Gift supports research examining gut-brain connection
After giving birth to her daughter, Catharon “Cat” Miller began noticing changes in her ability to focus. “I’m a bit of a nerd, so I used a spreadsheet to track
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Gift propels research to advance understanding of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer touched Bonnie Rothman’s life twice. First, her maternal grandmother was stricken with the disease and passed away soon after. More than 30 years later, Rothman’s mother was diagnosed
Helping children with asthma on Chicago’s South Side
Imagine a child struggling to breathe. The child is wheezing and coughing—making it difficult to participate in outside activities and attend virtual school classes. In some cases, the child may
$8 million gift from AbbVie to help reduce healthcare disparities
The University of Chicago Medicine has received an $8 million donation from AbbVie, as part of the research-based global biopharmaceutical company’s broader $50 million, five-year investment in philanthropic partners to
Family’s gift advances immunotherapy research
If you’ve spent any time in the Midwest, you may be familiar with the iconic orange and green signs of Family Video, the last American video rental chain in the
Harnessing pediatric cancer data to advance treatment
Ryan Scheppach always tried to find the bright side, even as a 7-year-old living with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of pediatric cancer. His cancer experience and
Gift supports next generation of leaders in medical imaging, cancer diagnosis
“I came to Chicago with the intention of staying two or three years, but ended up staying for my entire career,” said Kunio Doi, PhD, emeritus professor in the Department
$10 million gift accelerates research to improve cancer therapies
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine will come together to develop personalized therapies for hard-to-treat cancers, thanks to a $10 million gift from the Jonas family. The gift establishes
Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation supports cancer patients, COVID-19
This spring, the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation (RLCF), formerly known as the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation, made a generous donation to the University of Chicago Medicine to provide emergency funds
Cinespace Film Studios helps reduce barriers for Chicago youth
What if you could deliver medical and mental health care to children and teens—especially those living in underserved communities who face challenges to accessing care—without them having to travel to