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Stem-Cell Breakthroughs Promise Novel Treatments for Cerebral Palsy and Related Conditions

Although the cause of CP is a mystery, researchers at RIC are at the forefront to understand, treat, and ultimately cure, this life-long neurological disorder.

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Dr Monica Rho, Head Team Physician for the U.S. Men’s Paralympic National Soccer Team

Paralympics Spotlight: Dr. Monica Rho

Dr. Rho is heading to the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Sept. 7–18, 2016) as Head Team Physician for the U.S. Men’s Paralympic National Soccer Team.

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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Named Spinal Cord Injury Model System

RIC has again received the prestigious Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System designation.

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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Reveals Bionic Leap Forward with First Non-Invasive Thought-Controlled Leg

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Profiles Study of New Technology that Learns and Adjusts with Each Step

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The Lefkofksy Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Liz and Eric Lefkofsky directed a $1 million dollar gift to the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.

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The Harris Family Foundation Makes $10 Million Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

The Harris Foundation directed a $10 million gift to the capital campaign for AbilityLab, the state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in early 2017

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Mike and Lindy Keiser Make Significant Gift to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

The gift — the amount of which is confidential — has been directed to the capital campaign for the AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital.

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Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Announces $10 Million Gift from the Regenstein Foundation

Regenstein Foundation gives large gift to support the Center for Bionic Medicine in RIC’s new, state-of-the-art hospital.

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Scientists study Placebo effects on chronic pain

Pain Management: Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain

New technology will enable targeted pain medication based on individual’s brain response and allow clinical trials to more accurate weed out placebo responders

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3D Imaging of Muscles Points to Potential Treatments for Muscle Diseases and Injuries

A new form of 3D imaging of muscles has allowed researchers to “see” inside muscle and trace long cables made up of a protein called collagen.

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Classic Video Game System Used to Improve Understanding of the Brain

RIC researcher uses Donkey Kong to help guide new approaches in neuroscience.

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Leora Cherney, PhD, Named Research Chair for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Dr. Cherney to serve as chair of Think + Speak Lab within RIC’s new research hospital.

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