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Stories - Research 2024

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Leadership Message
By Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD, FASAHP, FNAP, DipACLM, and Ronald S. Kaplan, PhD

Our commitment to biomedical and health sciences research has never been stronger. The discovery and…

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Editor's Note
By Dan Moran

Man fools himself. He prays for a long life, yet he fears old age. Grace Stutzmann, PhD, director of…

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New Directions: Center for Genetic Diseases
By Judy Masterson

The new director of the Center for Genetic Diseases, molecular biologist Weihang “Valerie” Chai, PhD…

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Grainger Support Primes Startups for Success
By Amy Knutson Strack

From nurturing companies in a world-class research environment to providing hands-on experiences for…

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Reflecting on a Legacy of Discovery

ÎÞÂëȺ½» of Medicine and Science became the first medical institution in the United…

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Transforming Clinical Practice
By Judy Masterson

The AI-powered future is here, and it’s transforming the work of healthcare delivery, education and training…

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ASRC 2024 Spotlights Student, Postdoc Research
By Sara Skoog

Research excellence was on full display during RFU’s 19th annual All School Research Consortium and accompanying…

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Improving the Health and Performance of Women Warfighters
By Margaret Smith

The correlation between the brain and body is an intricate, precise system that is overlooked by most…

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Caring for the Carers
By Sara Skoog

While the prevalence of opioid misuse in the United States is a topic of much discussion, substance use…

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Discovering a Path and a Purpose
By Judy Masterson

Recent RFU graduate Philip Ofosu-Amaah, PharmD ’24, envisions helping people live healthier lives through…

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Unlocking Metastases Mysteries
By Sara Skoog

Dr. Erin Howe, who joined the faculty in August 2023, discusses her American Cancer Society-funded research…

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Through the Microscope: The Impact of Diabetes on Neurodegeneration

Grace E. Stutzmann, PhD, director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disease and Therapeutics The “on ramp…

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Medical Library: CMS Alum Finds Creative Outlet as Novelist
By Sabreen Alfadel

Gary Birken, MD ’78, is a man of many interests, occupying his time with hobbies that range from athletics…

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University News

Executive Vice President For Research Dr. Ronald Kaplan to Retire Ronald Kaplan, PhD, executive vice…

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Taking Action on Health Equity
By Judy Masterson

RFU investigators have been awarded funding for a highly collaborative pilot project that will study…

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Rapid Expansion at Helix 51 Highlights Fifth Anniversary

Helix 51 celebrated its fifth year of operations in April with the entry of four new companies, bringing…

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CLEAR Celebrates 20 Years
By Kelly Reiss

In an unassuming space in the corner of the RFU Health Sciences Building’s Garden Level, Dr. William…

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Workplace Surprise: An ‘Incredible Moment’ for RFU Student
By Dan Moran

When he headed in for a shift on March 13 at the Chick-fil-A in Algonquin, Illinois, Ryan Fist already…

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