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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Samer Attar, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, risked his life to spend two weeks volunteering at a secret hospital in Syria.  Read more >

Mirkin Named "Nobel-Class" Citation Laureate

The nanoscientist is one of 28 investigators named in the annual "Thomson Reuters Predicts Nobel Laureates" study, which has accurately forecasted 27 winners since its inception in 2002.

The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation lights up the city for breast cancer awareness and prevention.  Read more >

Berg Balance Scale Validated for Lower-Limb Amputees

Scientists at the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center recently used an existing assessment tool to quantify issues of balance in individuals with lower-limb amputation. Findings were published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Announcements

Department of Surgery Honors Excellence in Teaching

Lurie Cancer Center Launches Clinical Trials App

Events

Mon, Oct 7

NIH Toolbox Training Workshop

Wed, Oct 9

IBNAM Technical Workshop: "Weighing the Right Way"

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