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Read the latest news from the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC). The links below take you to articles where you can learn more about NUPOC and our recent achievements.

  • 2024 Tamarack Award Winners
    01.24.2024
    Congratulations to Kelbi Magnuson, Abby Citterman, and Jacob Frehlich of NUPOC MPO ’24 for being awarded the 2024 Tamarack Awards! The Tamarack Awards were established at NUPOC in 2014 by the generosity of J. Martin Carlson, CPO, FAAOP, owner and chief engineer of Tamarack Habilitation Technologies (Blaine, MN). This scholarship is given students who have a clear understanding of the principles of orthotic management, demonstrate patient focused clinical care, and have a strong interest in advancing the effectiveness of orthotic treatment.
  • 12.08.2023

    Northwestern investigators, faculty, students and community partners came together to share and celebrate global health research, education and outreach as part of the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health’s 12th annual Global Health Day.

  • NUPOC Attends Women In Medicine tea
    11.14.2023
    Last month some of our students and faculty attended the annual Women In Medicine Tea, hosted by the Women in Medicine committee of Northwestern’s Medical Alumni Association Board. This a great opportunity for students to connect with and learn from accomplished female professionals in the field of medicine and gain insights into their journeys, challenges, and successes throughout their medical careers. This event celebrates the amazing achievements of women in medicine and provides a platform for students to learn, connect, and find inspiration for their own journeys in the healthcare industry.
  • 09.06.2023

    Naturally occurring variations near the human gene CHD1L may be linked to lower HIV-1 viral load in people of African ancestry, according to a new international, multicenter study published in Nature.

  • NUPOC Launches White Coat Fundraiser
    08.30.2023

    Receiving a white coat is a momentous occasion that's been celebrated for decades within the medical field. We are honored to share that NUPOC will be hosting its very first white coat ceremony for our MPO class of 2025! We welcome all members of the Northwestern community to partake in this celebrated moment by sponsoring a white coat for our incoming class as well as helping NU offset other program costs. Your participation showcases the commitment, generosity and collegiality demonstrated by our amazing network. All proceeds will directly benefit Northwestern University and offset costs to MPO NUPOC program.  find out more about the White Coat Fundraiser Here

  • Tune in to The Prosthetic Paradigm, Featuring Dr. Steve Gard!
    08.24.2023
    Our executive director, Dr. Steve Gard, was recently interviewed on an episode of the 'Prosthetic Paradigm' podcast. This podcast's focus is to shed light on the stories, struggles, and successes of those who live with limb loss, and to discuss the field of prosthetics. To listen to Dr. Gard's featured episode, click here: https://lnkd.in/gAKgZWCe
  • NUPOC Welcomes Dr. Russell Johnson
    08.02.2023
    We are pleased to announce that Dr. Russell Johnson has officially joined the NUPOC research team! Dr. Johnson received a BS in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College, and a MS and PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His graduate research work focused on understanding the relationship between the mechanics and energetics of locomotion. For his dissertation, he compared the gait mechanics of humans and chimpanzees to study how lower limb morphology can impact preferred bipedal gait mechanics. Following his PhD, he was a post-doctoral scholar at the University of Southern California in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy. During this time, he studied the impact that post-stroke impairments have on gait function through the use of musculoskeletal modeling and simulation. He is excited to have joined NUPOC, and is looking forward to continuing to study ways to improve mobility for individuals who use orthoses or prostheses.

  • NUPOC Hosts NSLC
    07.28.2023

    Last week, we had the privilege of hosting the National Student Leadership Conference's biotechnology students. This group is comprised of high school age students from all over the country who share a common interest of health and sciences. During their summer intensive program, the group of students had the opportunity to spend time on both of Northwestern's campuses, and learn all about the various health related disciplines the university offers. During their time at NUPOC, students were able to interact with our current MPO students, learn about our curriculum, and be a part of interactive demonstrations led by our amazing faculty and staff. We had a wonderful time educating the students on the field of prosthetics and orthotics, and hope to host more events like this in the future!

  • 05.22.2023

    Salt substitutes may be effective in lowering blood pressure and reducing cardiovascular events in residents of elderly care facilities, according to a recent multi-center study published in Nature Medicine.

  • 04.17.2023

    Precious Akanyirige, a fourth-year student in the MD/MPH degree program, has been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Public Health Award, given by the U.S. Public Health Service.

  • 04.07.2023

    Northwestern investigators have formed an interdisciplinary group to address the global issue of antimicrobial resistance.

  • NUPOC students' Poster Presentation
    04.01.2023
    Earlier this month, "The Effects of Prosthesis Mechanical Properties on Standing and Walking Balance in Unilateral Transtibial Prosthesis Users: A Literature Review" written by three of our MPO '23 students, was accepted as a Poster Presentation during the 49th Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium. The Academy is known for the high-quality research presented via posters during its Annual Meeting. We would like to congratulate Ross Kelly, Madison Nastruz, and Kristen John on this wonderful accomplishment!