University of Chicago Medicine

Engineered gut bacteria show promise against pancreatic cancer

UChicago researchers use ‘bugs as drugs’ strategy to target tumors directly

What to know about cyclospora, the parasite behind this summer’s outbreak

UChicago Medicine medical experts explain how the illness affects the body, which fresh foods to watch and the steps that lower your risk

Nutrient in breast milk helps boosts immune system development in mice

UChicago research sheds light on how a trans fatty acid increases production of immune cells

National Cancer Institute awards $66M to renew clinical trial center at UChicago

Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center provides expertise and support for national clinical trials

UChicago Medicine to study impact of Formula 1 racing season on performance

Partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team will examine physical, cognitive and psychological toll of motorsports

Health programs promise personalization. A new tool tests if they deliver

A UChicago researcher scored how well family health interventions tailor their first sessions—and found higher scores predicted stronger engagement a year later

Mutant gene behind aggressive adult leukemia offers new clues for treatment

New research on the ‘guardian of the genome’ reveals how doctors might one day defeat this devastating cancer

How quantum science is moving from lab to hospital

Greg Engel and Julian Solway are leading the new UChicago Berggren Center to bring quantum tools into the clinic. In a Q&A, they explain what that means for patients

New study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence

Research from UChicago underlines the protective role of social cohesion in disadvantaged neighborhoods

From clinic to canvas, a UChicago physician brings an artist’s eye for detail

Asst. Prof. Nathaniel Glasser uses sociology to understand how masculinity influences men’s health