ITM Grand Rounds: Behind the Breakthroughs
Hear how these scientists overcame trials and found triumph with research discoveries that might one day help you or your someone you love in a series of dynamic, short TED-style Talks for any audience. These physicians and scientists received funding support and videos for you to enjoy as part of the ITM Pilot Funding program. Come celebrate with the general public and community, alumni of the ITM, and physicians and researchers across the city at this fun event with free food, an open bar, and great networking!
You’ll hear from:
Evgeny Izumchenko, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
UChicago
Non-Smokers Are Getting Oral Cancer: Let’s Find Out Why and How to Treat It
Kenneth B. Bader, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Radiology
UChicago
Could a Tiny Tornado Technology Be the First Ever Ultrasound Treatment For Blood Clots – And More?
Rachel Medernach, MD
Assistant Professor
Infectious Diseases
RUSH
Keeping a Hospital Soap Effective at Protecting Patients
How do I get to MATTER from inside the MART?
MATTER’s new office is located in Suite 228 on the second floor of The Merchandise Mart, accessible via elevators or the Grand Staircase in the South Lobby. The entrance is immediately west of Marshall’s Landing on the south side of the main corridor, just before the escalators. Please ask security in the main lobby if you need assistance navigating to the space.
Parking:
MATTER validates parking for the lot located at 210 N. Wells Street at the rate of $13.00 for 12 hours, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Remember to bring your parking garage ticket to the event to validate it at check-in. Metered parking is also available along Kinzie Street.
