The Forefront

As cases of measles rise, learn important facts about prevention and vaccination to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Researchers at the University of Chicago developed a nanoparticle-based system that delivers chemotherapy to cancer cells and not normal cells, potentially allowing higher, more effective doses of drugs.

A 20-year-old professional ultimate frisbee player with patellar tendonitis in his knees came to UChicago Medicine for a new orthopaedic treatment: genicular artery embolization, or GAE. Five weeks later, he was able to return to competitive play.

Laura Valentine's case was medically complex, but a "metropolis" of experts at UChicago Medicine came together to give her a new heart and liver. Less than a year later, she's already running 5K races and working on a doctoral degree.