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Awards & Recognitions, College of Nursing
Rush University College of Nursing was named No. 1 in the nation in the graduate nursing programs category on U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Online Programs list.
Careers, College of Health Sciences
Looking to pursue a master’s degree in biotechnology? Here we break down some of the main career options and benefits of receiving your master’s degree.
Research
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that injecting tumors with influenza vaccines, including some FDA-approved seasonal flu shots, turns cold tumors to hot, a discovery that could lead to an immunotherapy to treat cancer.
Awards & Recognitions
For the fifth consecutive year, the MIND diet, a diet created, studied and reported on by researchers at Rush has been ranked among the top 10 diets in multiple categories by U.S. News & World Report in its annual “Best Diets” list.
Awards & Recognitions, Research
In recognition of his distinguished contributions to understanding bone remodeling around orthopedic implants and developing strategies to improve implant fixation, Rick Sumner, PhD, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Community, Patient Care
Starting Dec.16, 2019, Rush messaging and health information became available at more than 200 Higi stations in Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s and Meijer stores throughout the Chicago area.
Student Stories, Rush Medical College, Graduate Medical Education
Nick Skertich is looking to the future as he pursues a master’s in clinical research while also serving his general surgery residency at Rush.
Community
A newly constructed 175,000-square-foot medical supplies distribution facility is bringing dozens of new jobs to Chicago’s West Side in the latest example of how Rush University Medical Center is working to improve public health by improving the economic health of the West Side communities it serves.
Awards & Recognitions
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, president of Rush University, was honored with the National Medical Fellowships’ Excellence in Medical Education Award at the Champions of Health Awards.
Research, College of Health Sciences
People who use methamphetamine have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A team of Rush researchers is trying to understand why.
