Colin Franz, MD, PhD

Dr. Colin Franz, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and an attending physician at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, with additional certification in neuromuscular ultrasound.

Dr. Franz leads a translational research program focused on restoring nerve, muscle, and respiratory function after injury or disease. His work integrates human stem cell–derived neural and neuromuscular organoid models, bioelectronic and bioresorbable stimulation technologies, electrodiagnostic medicine, and clinical rehabilitation science to develop precision strategies for neuromuscular recovery.