A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology suggests that a common diabetes medication may do more than control blood sugar. Researchers found that the drug, sitagliptin, may help protect blood vessels and support overall heart health.

Out of the Forest and Into the Concrete Jungle

Funding Source

• UIS Internal Funding (Blount Startup, Scholarly Presentation Support Program)

Methods & Key Findings

A group of early career hydrologists led a collaborative

UIS Student and Faculty Research Explores Appeal of Novel Nicotine Products

Mergent Market Atlas is replacing Mergent Online, often used to search company information. The
interface is updated and much easier to use, while still providing in-depth information about public
companies, industries, countries, and more.

Key findings or impacts

Developed a one week summer camp curriculum on AI Foundation of autonomous vehicles for K9-12 and implemented it at UIS and ISU campuses in summer 2023

Methods & Key Findings :

Metalloproteinases (MPs), a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases, include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and a disintegrin and metalloproteinases (ADAMs). These enzymes are tightly associated with several diseases when not regulated by their inhibitors and activators, making them attractive targets for developing novel protein-based therapeutics . In this work , we explored application of deep learning models in screening binders to MPs.

Isaac Farhadian, a 2024 University of Illinois Springfield master’s in political science graduate, was honored on April 11, 2025, with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.

His thesis, advised by Professor Matthew Geras, analyzes the major determinants of support for capital sentencing among high school seniors. Examining the perspectives of high school seniors on controversial issues holds significance, as they represent the future electorate.