News Archive

Valerie Hu, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, was featured by Medical News Today for her recently published research on RORA, an autism candidate gene that regulates the expression of more than 2,500 other genes.

Robert Shesser, M.D., chair of the department of emergency medicine and professor of emergency medicine, was interviewed by WTOP-FM on safety during the Fourth of July holiday.

Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center and professor of radiology, was quoted by DOTmed for an article investigating the traditional mammography.

A new study by Valerie Hu, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, reports that RORA, a novel candidate gene for autism discovered by her group in a 2010 study, regulates a large number of other genes associated with autism.

Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, M.D., adjunct instructor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, was interviewed by Reuters about her study on recent label changes on over the counter products.

During a graduation celebration June 12, 11th cohort of the Master Teacher Leadership Development Program (MTLDP) presented a glimpse of the results they achieved during a year-long leadership development program for faculty in medicine, health sciences, and basic sciences.

First-year residents received their long white coats during a ceremony, June 19.

Genomic Opportunities for Girls In Research Labs (GO GIRL) is a week-long educational outreach program for female high school students.

The Environmental Health track draws medical students who are passionate about the environment and its effect on human health.

David Scalzitti, P.T., Ph.D., O.C.S., assistant professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, has been named a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences.