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Cancer

‘I Love What I Do’

A conversation with Amina Ahmed, MD, director of RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Amina Ahmed smiles while talking to another person.
Giving

Sherry’s Journey: Living Fully With Parkinson’s

How Sherry Koppel turned her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis into a mission — giving back, inspiring others and embracing each day
Sherry Koppel sits on a red chair
Giving

A Family’s Personal Commitment to Advance Orthopedic Care

$8.25 million gift marks largest donation ever to support orthopedic research at Rush
Walberts
Patient Stories

Wayne’s Story: Determined to Be the Best He Can Be

Wayne Janovsky challenges himself with exercise to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
Wayne keeps active on exercise bike
University

A Continued Investment in Rush’s Future

Rush University honors, supports the work of five more faculty members with endowed appointments
Pictured standing from left to right are Miral D. Jhaveri, MD, MBA; Angela M. Moss, PhD, APRN, FAAN; Barbara A. Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN; Sharon D. Gates, DSW; and Steven K. Rothschild, MD.
Bones and Joints

Illuminating the Effects of Microplastics

Partnership with the Alliance for the Great Lakes illuminates the effects of plastic particles on our bodies and the environment
Deborah Hall looks into a microscope.
Giving

$10 Million Gift to Advance Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s transformational gift to the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center will enable researchers to explore new frontiers in brain health
Dr. Bennett and Dr. Wang
Waterford Place

Maria’s Story: A Survivor Discovers Waterford Place

Maria Murphy worked throughout her cancer treatment. Once retired, she found her second family at the resource center
Ambassador Maria Murphy
Giving

A Legacy of Learning and Healing

Anne and Mark Stumpf plan to establish an endowed scholarship at Rush University College of Nursing inspired by their transformative experience and commitment to education.
Mark, in green, and Anne, in pink sit in a grassy yard.
Bones and Joints

At Rush, It's Personal

How our drive and commitment advance patient care
Someone looks at a slide through a microscope.