Not Finding What You're Looking For?
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.
Blog
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
Blog
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.
Press Release
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.
Press Release
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
Press Release
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.
Press Release
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
Blog
Effect of acute intermittent hypoxia on upper limb function in individuals with spinal cord injury
This study will help create a framework for the development of practical techniques to harness beneficial neuroplasticity in individuals with SCI.
Research Project
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Named Spinal Cord Injury Model System
RIC has again received the prestigious Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System designation.
News
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.
Blog
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.
News
Taking Cool Inventions to the Market
Blair Lock, Todd Kuiken, Levi Hargrove and Jonathan Sensinger spent a decade developing a device and now have a group, Coapt, ready to bring it to market.
Blog