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The Institute of Medicine of Chicago Launches a Four-Session Virtual Series on 'The Intersection of Education and Community Engagement' with Rosalind Franklin University April 1, 2022

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CHICAGO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is pleased to launch a four-session virtual series starting on April 1, 2022titled "The Intersection of Education and Community Engagement" with Rosalind Franklin University .

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  • CHICAGO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago is pleased to launch a four-session virtual series starting on April 1, 2022titled "The Intersection of Education and Community Engagement" with Rosalind Franklin University .
  • The sessions address interprofessional education, pathways to health careers, the intersectionality of education and community engagement with in-depth research, and the pursuit of achieving health equity.
  • Over 20 speakers will address the impact and value of interprofessional education in building wellness and healthier communities.
  • The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Rosalind Franklin University Awarded $2 Million in State Wet Lab Capital Funds

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The grant is part of the state's Wet Lab Capital program, which leverages Rebuild Illinois dollars to fund advancements in research and medicine, according to DCEO officials.

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  • The grant is part of the state's Wet Lab Capital program, which leverages Rebuild Illinois dollars to fund advancements in research and medicine, according to DCEO officials.
  • "This funding will allow us to develop and open state-of-the art wet lab space for collaboration with industry partners," Dr. Kaplan added.
  • RFU President and CEO Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD, FASAHP, FNAP, DipACLM, said the funds paired with $2 million from RFU will help the university accelerate recruitment from among many life-science companies seeking move-in ready space.
  • The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.