Winter 2021

Features

Charting a New Course

New vice dean for education, Marianne Green, MD, has big goals for Feinberg’s curriculum
There to Care

Northwestern Medicine is providing resources where they are needed most during the COVID-19 pandemic
Big Discoveries of 2020

A look back at a groundbreaking year of research
Next-Gen Sequencing

Northwestern’s investment in next-generation sequencing is opening new avenues of discovery
The XX/XY Factor

A breakthrough Northwestern-led study reveals the ubiquitous impact of biological sex on gene expression

Advocating for People Who Use Drugs

I didn’t like working with people who use drugs (PWUD) when I was a medical student. I remember Dr. John Franklin’s calming voice as he attended on those with addiction. I remember thinking, “Where does that calm come from?”
Advancing Health and Science Through Informatics

As pathologists increasingly use machine-learning technologies to analyze digitized patient slides, they face a difficult challenge.
Passing the Torch

I hope you all are staying safe as COVID-19 surges throughout the country and the world. I am hoping that, by the time you read this, we are coming out of our social-distancing measures due to a successful vaccine program.
Giving

Generosity from alumni, faculty, grateful patients, and other friends has made a big impact on Feinberg’s research and education missions.
In Memoriam

Northwestern Medicine expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the following alumni (listed in order of their graduation year) and faculty who have passed away. All dates are in 2020.
Progress Notes Winter 2021

Recent news, accomplishments, and important milestones from Feinberg alumni.

An Enduring Commitment to Healthy Communities

Northwestern Medicine is committed to healthy communities and is privileged to partner with community organizations across Chicago.
Feinberg Celebrates 75 Years of VA Partnership

This year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and medical schools across the country are marking 75 years of academic affiliations.
Medical School Research Funding Breaks Records in 2020

643,000,000 dollars secured in research funding Feinberg principal investigators secured a record-breaking $643 million in research funding and awards during the 2019–2020 fiscal year, an impressive 20 percent increase over the previous year.
Faculty Awards & Honors

Learn about the recent achievements of Feinberg School of Medicine faculty and leaders.
Media Spotlight

Find recent media coverage about Northwestern Medicine.
Virtual Events Promote Scientific Discovery

Les Turner Symposium The 10th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS — the first one held virtually — highlighted the ways Northwestern scientists and clinicians have continued their pursuit of knowledge and therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).