Articles from June 2026

Jun 2021 Building Exterior boxes

Faculty Promotions Reflect Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Four long-standing faculty members promoted in rank.
Ishaya David standing outside with other Dreams Alive volunteers. A man is talking to them with his back to the camera.

Alumnus in Action: Balancing Pharmacy and Purpose

Monday, June 22, 2026
Ishaya David, '21 PharmD, uses his nonprofit Dreams Alive to bring necessary medical care to rural communities throughout Nigeria while working as a full-time clinical pharmacist in Illinois.
Gaine Lab

UI researcher seeks biological clues to suicide through blood molecules

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Assistant Professor Marie Gaine to study blood molecules linked to suicide risk.
Rui He and Aliasger Salem

Harnessing the Immune System to Prevent Brain Cancer

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A new study examined whether tissue-resident memory CD8+ T cells (TRM) in the brain can prevent the development of brain tumors.
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Cognitive Decline May Begin Years Before Cardiovascular Disease Events, Study Finds

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
New research suggests that cognitive decline may begin years before a major cardiovascular disease (CVD) event occurs, offering important insights into the connection between heart health and brain function.