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Campus News
Mar 13, 2023

Lieber Receives VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Award 

Richard Lieber, PhD, MBA, professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has received the 2023 Paul B. Magnuson Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Outstanding Achievement in Rehabilitation Research and Development.

Disease Discoveries
Dec 6, 2022

Disability Advocacy Coalition Conference Fosters Inclusion, Education

Medical students and disability advocates gathered at the second Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine Interprofessional Virtual Conference to address ableism in medicine and medical education.

Disease Discoveries
Jul 18, 2022

Brain Lesion Location Influences Addiction Behaviors

Damage to particular regions of the brain may influence addiction behaviors, providing insight into potential therapeutic targets for substance use disorders.

Campus News
Sep 7, 2021

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Mourns the Passing of Joanne C. Smith, MD, President & CEO

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), today announced that AbilityLab’s president and CEO, Joanne C. Smith, MD, has died following treatment for cancer.

Disease Discoveries
Jul 6, 2021

Muscle’s Smallest Building Blocks Disappear After Stroke

In a new study, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab researchers have discovered that, in an attempt to adapt to this impairment, muscles actually lose sarcomeres — their smallest, most basic building blocks.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Jan 22, 2021

Novel Device Provides Continuous Monitoring of Skin, Prostheses

A multi-disciplinary team of investigators led by Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless device that can constantly monitor pressure and temperature between the patient’s skin and prosthesis, improving overall comfort and wellbeing.

Scientific Advances
Jan 14, 2020

Decoding Hidden Brain Conversations to Advance Neuroprostheses

Scientists have discovered a set of neural “conversations” underlying individual neurons’ activity during learned movements, findings with implications for the development of neuroprostheses.

Education News
Sep 3, 2019

Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Day Highlights Innovative Research

The 9th annual Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Day brought together a group of more than 100 scientists and students across departments and programs to showcase research collaborations.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Jul 10, 2019

Drug Shows Benefit for Osteoarthritis Patients

A drug called tanezumab reduced pain and improved physical function in patients with osteoarthritis, although more research on safety is needed, according to a study published in JAMA.

Campus News
Apr 22, 2019

‘Disabusing Disability’ at Diversity and Inclusion Lecture

Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, MD, MS, shared perspectives on disability in medicine and promoting a more inclusive and accessible health system during the Spring Diversity and Inclusion Lyceum Lecture.

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