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Dr. Rick Lieber Receives 2023 Elsass Foundation 嫩B研究院 Prize for Impacting Lives of People with CP

On March 27, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s chief scientific officer, Richard Lieber, PhD, was named the recipient of the 2023 Elsass Foundation 嫩B研究院 Prize in recognition for being “one of the world's leading researchers in the field of cerebral palsy (CP).” He was nominated by his long-time collaborator Jan Fridén, MD, PhD, professor of hand surgery, Swiss Paraplegic Centre in Nottwil, Switzerland.

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Humans Are Not Just Big Mice: Study Identifies Science’s Muscle-Scaling Problem

Findings have significant implications for surgery, computational musculoskeletal modeling, muscle performance and rehabilitation.

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Dr. Monica Perez on the cover of The Physiologist Magazine

The Physiologist Magazine Highlights Dr. Monica Perez’s 嫩B研究院 on Speeding SCI Recovery in Cover Story Feature

The March 2023 issue of The Physiologist Magazine featured a cover story on the groundbreaking Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 researcher Monica Perez, PT, PhD, and her career-spanning research to help speed recovery for patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Dr. Richard Lieber Awarded VA’s Highest Honor in Rehabilitation 嫩B研究院

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently named Richard Lieber, PhD, chief scientific officer and senior vice president, 嫩B研究院, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, the winner of its 2023 Paul B. Magnuson Award.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 and Northwestern University Invent Self-Powered Drug Delivery System

Technology has implications for the opioid epidemic, cancer treatment, rehabilitation care and more.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Receives Department of Defense Grant for First-of-its-Kind Study on Neurally Controlled Bionic Legs with Osseointegration

Study has potential to restore intuitive control and comfort for those with lower-limb amputations.

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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Sponsors Adaptive Ski Trip to Crested Butte

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Sponsors Adaptive Ski Trip to Crested Butte

In January, members of the Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Therapeutic Recreation (T-Rec) and Sports & Fitness teams accompanied a group of adaptive skiers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colo.

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嫩B研究院 Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID

A new study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation identified the cause of — and hope for the potential prevention of — nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.

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SkyRise Chicago 2022: Photos & Fundraising Totals

Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 hosted SkyRise Chicago — our annual fundraising event featuring a 105-story climb to the top of the Willis Tower!

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“Fore!” Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Game-Changing Golf Partnerships & 嫩B研究院

When the USGA started its first Adaptive Open, who did they trust to classify the competitors with disabilities? The physiatrists and physical therapists of Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院, of course!

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Rev. Jesse Jackson being interviewed

In the News: Rev. Jesse Jackson undergoing therapy for Parkinson's disease

A recent story on ABC7 highlighed Rev. Jesse Jackson's stay at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 where he underwent treatment for Parkinson's disease.

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OT Emily Sanders Featured in FOX 32 Story on Special Friendship Between Patients

FOX 32 Chicago recently profiled Sam Matthews and Hunter Valles — two men in their 20s who forged a close friendship at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 as they recovered from burn injuries. The story features Emily Sanders, senior occupational therapist, 20th Floor, who treated Sam and Hunter.

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