UIC Technology Alert - Treatment of Dry Eye Disorder. University of Illinois presents a novel treatment of eye disorders: A small molecule ⍺-2 adrenergic agonist for treating Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease (oGVHD)

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Success on the path to finding a treatment for DMD! Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) are actively advancing research on rare diseases, among which Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) plays an important role. This devastating genetic disorder primarily affects

We're thrilled to share Dr. Alexander Adibekian's newest publication in the Journal of the American Chemical Society on a chemoproteomics-enabled PROTAC discovery platform, which identifies a metallothionein degrader, providing new insights into its role in cancer.

Licensing opportunity: Revolutionizing Search & Rescue: Aircraft Crash Survivor Behavioral Prediction Introducing a cutting-edge technology that enhances search and rescue (SAR) operations through advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis. Our proprietary system

Another great update and another outstanding UIC researcher recognized by the NIH, NSF, and DOE! Read more about Dr. Andy Nguyen and his groundbreaking developments in peptide chemistry. Congratulations, Dr. Nguyen! We are thrilled! #UIC Chemist Andy Nguyen's research lab,

Findings from a pilot single-site, open-label study showed that DT-DEC01, an investigational dystrophin expressing chimeric cell therapy, was safe in nonambulatory patients with #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy for a 24-month period. Dystrogen Therapeutics Muscular Dystrophy

UIC innovators thinking about converting their research into a product—this program is for you! We strongly encourage you to apply! lnkd.in/gnwPEWV9

Revolutionary solution from UIC inventors now available for licensing! UIC researchers have developed a low-cost smartphone fundus camera with an impressive 92° field of view in a single shot! This breakthrough device uses miniaturized indirect ophthalmoscopy for easy retinal

📢 Call for Proposals! $10K-$50K grants available. UICentre, UIC’s collaborative drug discovery center, is pleased to announce its 3rd Call for Proposals under the “Launch” program. The initiative aims to support projects focused on finding new drug-like small molecules,

Licensing Opportunity: Discover our innovative engineering solution for thermal management—essential for ensuring optimal performance and preventing overheating in modern microelectronics. Contact us for more details. #thermalmanagement #microelectronics #uic

New breakthrough publication in Nature Chemical Biology by UIC scientists! A newly published study by Dr. Wonhwa Cho's research team at the University of Illinois, Chicago reveals a promising new strategy for treating colorectal cancer (CRC), one of the most common and deadly

We had the pleasure of welcoming a study visit from the Poznań University of Life Sciences to the University of Illinois Chicago. Our guests were Prof. Joanna Kobus-Cisowska, a leading food scientist in Poland specializing in biofermentation and food waste management, and Anna

We were thrilled to take part in the 30th Annual Research Day at UIC Rockford this past Friday! Our technology managers, Melissa Maderia and Clare Harper, PhD, represented the UIC Office of Technology Management as judges for the poster presentations. They had the honor of

Celebrating Excellence at UIC! We’re proud to share that several outstanding UIC researchers and scholars have been honored for their impactful work across fields—from groundbreaking therapies for muscular dystrophy to the revival of historic music compositions. These awards