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The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation studies the pattern of gene expression found in the breast cancer tissue of women from African ancestry. Their work is shaping novel therapies and strategies that are translating into new biomarkers, improved screening and early detection standards across all populations.

The University of Chicago Hospital plastic and reconstructive surgery department are champions of 8 methods to reconstruct a breast? (DIEP, SIEA, TDAP flap, Implants, Vertical Upper Gracilis, GAP Flaps, regular TRAM flap, regular Latissimus flap)

One of Mercy Home’s young men was awarded a postdoctoral psychology fellowship, while another is a police chief in one of our nation’s largest cities.