The UIC College of Applied Health Sciences warmly invites you to participate in programming scheduled as part of UIC Research Week 2026, to celebrate research, innovation and student success across the college.
This year’s theme, “Aging and Health Promotion,” highlights research that advances healthy aging, mobility, independence and community well-being across the lifespan.
Tuesday, April 21 (12–1 PM): AHS Lightning Talks
Fast-paced presentations from Stacey Aaron, Desi
Bartlett, David Camacho, Jessica Pitts and Kathleen Suvada highlighting
research pathways, collaborations and career journeys.
Wednesday, April 22 (12–1 PM): AHS Undergraduate Research Immersion
Designed for AHS undergraduate students, this
session explores research opportunities, resources and mentoring via
presentations from and discussions with Maya Dagamac, Vanessa Villamil,
Alexander Garcia, Sangeetha Madhavan, Robert Motl and Saakshi Zala
Thursday, April 23 (12–6 PM)
AHS Research Labs & Centers Fair 2026 (12–2 PM)
All are welcome to meet AHS labs and research teams and explore opportunities to get involved.
AHS Research Poster Session (2:30–4:30 PM)
View innovative research from students, faculty and fellows across disciplines.
The Ruth French Lecture and reception: “Your Muscles, Aging and Healthy Longevity,”
presented by Walter R. Frontera, internationally recognized leader in
rehabilitation and aging research (4:30–6 PM)
Deadline to register your in-person attendance: April 13, 2026.
Please identify any accommodation requests for these events by contacting Tanvi Bhatt at tbhatt6@uic.edu. The deadline for requesting accommodations is April 13, 2026.
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