New paper urges caution as FDA plans to phase out animal testing in drug development
Replacing animal testing with alternate methodologies in preclinical drug trials holds potential for the development of cheaper, safer pharmaceuticals, but such a novel approach needs to be implemented judiciously and with caution.
Illinois English professor explores his lost family history in new poetry collection
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Poet Ángel García examines his disrupted family lineage in his new collection of poetry, seeking answers about where he came from and trying to fill the many gaps in his family’s story. “Indifferent Cities” is the second book by García, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign English professor. The book was the winner […]
January Dance performances continue celebration of Black dance
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The January Dance performance of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign dance department features works that are inspired by supermodels, reflect the struggle for racial justice and imagine the spell a group of women are conjuring in a forest. January Dance is Jan. 29-31 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. It is […]
Will the mass protests in Iran succeed in regime change?
Asef Bayat is a sociology professor and the Catherine and Bruce Bastian Professor of Global and Transnational Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with expertise in global social movements and revolutions in the Middle East. A native of Iran, Bayat spoke with News Bureau research editor Sharita Forrest about the mass protests currently erupting […]
Your neighborhood, plus emotional stress, may be aging you prematurely
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While scientists have long known that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with biological symptoms of accelerated aging, emotional distress accounts for a significant portion of these effects, researchers found in a recent study. “Consistent with a chains-of-risk framework — the theory that later-life health conditions are triggered by sequential, linked […]
Illinois architecture professors‘ project aims to make architecture education accessible to blind students
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Architecture professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working to create new tools to make the study of architecture accessible to blind and low-vision students. Architecture professors John Clark and Hugh Swiatek teach design studio classes. Their inspiration for transforming the educational experience for blind and low-vision students comes from their […]
Balut awarded prestigious Churchill Scholarship
David Balut, a senior majoring in physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is among 16 students nationwide to receive a Churchill Scholarship for study at Cambridge University in England.
Illinois art and design faculty explore stories about place in Krannert Art Museum exhibition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eleven artists explore the dynamic relationship between people and place in a new exhibition at Krannert Art Museum. “Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie” opens Jan. 29 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and runs through July 2. The exhibition showcases new work by faculty members from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign […]
Study: Access to parks linked with greater physical activity for some, but not all, residents
Access to parks linked with greater physical activity for some, but not all, residents
What does research tell us about the advice in the new US nutrition guidelines?
Dr. Sharon M. Donovan is a professor of nutritional sciences and the Melissa M. Noel Endowed Chair in Nutrition and Health, whose work centers on childhood obesity prevention and optimizing health throughout the lifespan. Donovan, who was a co-creator of the previous federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in 2020, spoke with News Bureau research […]
Behind the Scenes
A place for artistic expression at SPEAK Café
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sharing things with strangers can sometimes be easier than sharing with a friend. That thought comes alive for me the evening I attend the SPEAK Café, a space full of song, poetry, art and expression. Hosted by local artist Shaya Robinson, the open-mic event takes place in the Rest Lab 8: Greenspace […]
Building a living laboratory on a lake
DECATUR, Ill. – After more than a year of planning, our team is finally ready to launch a new phase of research. We’ve designed and built two small “islands” of wetland plants that will float on Lake Decatur. These living laboratories will help us investigate how floating wetlands may affect nutrient levels and sediment dynamics […]
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