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Ashley Hughes is senior author on new publication with Cancer Center leaders

Ashley Hughes | Posted on December 12, 2023

The paper reports findings from a study comparing the effectiveness of three evidence based interventions at promoting uptake in colorectal cancer screening

Mohan Zalake is the lead author of a paper published in Scientific Reports reporting doctors’ perceptions of using their digital twins in patient care

Mohan Zalake | Posted on December 12, 2023

Doctors weigh in on the pros and cons of using their AI-based digital twins in health care

Dalmina Arias and Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar lead new publication on the role of occupational therapy academic programs in promoting justice, diversity, equity and inclusion

Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar | Posted on December 07, 2023

The opinion piece is published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy

AHS students receive fall 2023 awards from the UIC Graduate College

Erika Chavez | Posted on December 05, 2023

AHS students among the recipients of the Award for Graduate Research and Provost's Graduate Research Award

CogMoBal Lab Team Present Research at UIC AHS Research Day 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023

At the UIC College of Applied Health Sciences Research Day, PhD students and candidates presented their research posters, showcasing the impactful work being done across the college. This annual event highlights cutting-edge research…

Paul Hibbing co-authors paper on frailty and sleep quality in people with multiple sclerosis and obesity

Paul Hibbing | Posted on November 28, 2023

Findings suggest that those with frailty tend to have lower sleep quality than those without

Paul Hibbing co-authors paper reporting primary outcomes from a clinical trial in people with multiple sclerosis and obesity

Paul Hibbing | Posted on November 28, 2023

Behavioral intervention shows promise for promoting weight loss and other health improvements

David Marquez leads publication of new article testing if a dance trial showed improvements in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness in Latino adults

David Xavier Marquez | Posted on November 28, 2023

This new publication is titled "Latin Dance Effects on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Function in Middle-Aged and Older Latino Adults"

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Posted on November 28, 2023

Looking for SELD Student Ambassadors! - Applications due December 3rd

SELD Executive Board | Posted on November 28, 2023

The Student Engagement and Leadership Development Executive Board is looking for SELD Student Ambassadors from each of UIC's health sciences program! Applications due by 11:59 PM on December 3rd.