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C-STAR CORES
Expertise within C-STAR is organized into four Cores: Engineering, Clinical, Outcomes, and Implementation Science and Community Engagement.
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Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Treatment of Cerebral Palsy
Drug, combined with physical therapy, has potential to unmask stem cell potential.
News
Nancy Knowles Bequeaths Generous Eight-Figure Gift
Knowles’ gift will support the capital campaign for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, RIC’s state-of-the-art research hospital, set to open in March 2017.
News
Dave Takes Big Step in Journey from Limb Loss to Lawyer
Thirty-five-year-old Dave J. graduated from law school with hopes of embarking on a legal career. However, a congenital heart defect slowed Dave’s progress toward becoming a lawyer. He was told he needed a heart transplant. Read Dave's full story.
Patient Story
Liza Meiksins, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist II
Hiring People with Disabilities: the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, RUSH University Medical Center and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
On July 26, 2022, the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot opened the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Career Center.
In the News
COMPLETE: Novel Body-Powered Prosthetic Hand
This project's goal was to evaluate the clinical utility of a prosthetic hand by objectively quantifying whether people choose both modes while in their home.
Research Project
Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement
Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.
Patient Story