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Research

Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at sports in the city while contributing to groundbreaking research at Rush
A group of panelists talk at the Chicago Sports Summit.
University

Building on Our ‘Extraordinary’ Traditions

A conversation with Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, about Rush’s defining characteristics, his vision for the future, and the importance of research and development
Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, takes part in a student onboarding fair.
Cancer

A Lasting Legacy

Through Swim Across America, Mary Haffner Holloway keeps late brother’s spirit alive by participating in the event he loved — all while supporting cancer research at Rush
Mary Haffner Holloway lifts her arms in celebration after participating in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim.
Heart Health

From Musician to Surgeon to Philanthropist

Rush Heritage Society member Phyllis Bleck, MD ’79, DMA, leaves a lasting legacy at Rush
Dr. Phyllis Bleck portrait in 1979
Health Equity

Making Strides in Closing Health Care Gaps

Philanthropic funding enables Rush faculty to advance research aimed at reducing health disparities locally and globally
From left to right: Kirsten A. Dickins, PhD, AM, Rachel L. Boutté, PhD, MDiv, and Esther Lee, MD, MPH
Bones and Joints

Giving People a Higher Quality of Life

Positive patient care experiences among their family members inspired Dave and Theresann Seeger to make annual gifts, generous planned gift to Rush supporting orthopedics and Parkinson’s disease.
Dave and Theresann Seeger
Research

A Rare Look Inside Chicago’s Top Sports Teams — and Support for Orthopedic Research

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees will hear from sports industry leaders and discuss the latest topics — from risky moves to pickleball
Two people have a discussion at the Chicago Sports Summit.
Research

Enduring Trials, Achieving Greatness and Bridging Gaps

For Golden Lamp Society scholarship recipient Charlene Gamboa, PhD ’21, being a trailblazer has come with big challenges — and rewards
Charlene Gamboa, PhD
Brain Health & Conditions

Clinical and Translational Parkinson’s Disease Research at RUSH with Deborah Hall, MD

Deborah Hall, MD, is a neurologist and movement disorder specialist and the Division Chief of the Section of Movement Disorders at RUSH University Medical Center. She also co-leads the novel RUSH PD GI Clinic, a novel multidisciplinary clinic focused on the gastrointestinal health of patients with PD and other movement disorders.
Deborah Hall, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Using Prebiotics to Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Addressing constipation could help ease symptoms in some Parkinson’s patients.
Prebiotic health food bars