2026, Issue II

Resistance Fighters

Feinberg investigators are developing and testing new strategies to fight pancreatic cancer, with the hope of extending survival rates.
Advances in Computational Genomics

Feinberg scientists advance the use of computational genomics to reveal meaningful DNA insights that improve and save lives.
Transplanting New Hope

New Northwestern Medicine clinical program makes liver transplants more accessible for patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Leading With Precision

Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, chair of Radiation Oncology, steers the department into the next generation of cancer treatment.

Setting Spines Straight

Lawrence Lenke, ’86 MD, has devoted his career to fixing severe spinal deformities and setting new standards for how surgeons treat them.
From Models to Mastery

Northwestern Simulation executive medical director Jeffrey H. Barsuk, ’99 MD, ’02 GME, ’10 MS, is improving patient outcomes using state-of-the-art medical simulation.
Feinberg Classmates Return to Campus for Alumni Weekend 2026

Alumni Weekend brought together graduates across class years for a mix of continuing medical education sessions, campus tours, social gatherings, and reunion celebrations.
Ushering in the Next Generation of Greatness

In addition to drawing over 450 alumni and their guests, Alumni Weekend provided an opportunity for many (including myself) to explore areas of the campus that were new to us.
Giving

In May, donors and medical students assembled at The Peninsula Chicago to honor the transformative power of scholarships and mark the launch of a new $200 million campaign at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Progress Notes

Sharing news, accomplishments, and important milestones from the alumni of the Feinberg School of Medicine.
In Memoriam

Northwestern Medicine expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the following alumni and faculty who have passed away.

No Ordinary Profession

At its best, medicine asks much of us: time, effort, curiosity, discovery, service, and empathy. It asks us to bring our full intellect to complex problems, while never losing sight of the dignity, vulnerability, and hopes of the people who depend on our care.
Honoring Feinberg’s Class of 2026

Feinberg honored the Class of 2026 for their graduate study achievements during various ceremonies throughout May and June 2026.
Feinberg Students Celebrate Match Day 2026

Feinberg students gathered with family, friends, and faculty to learn where they will begin the next phase of their medical training during Match Day 2026.
AOA Medical Honor Society Inducts New Feinberg Members

Feinberg’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society welcomed 41 new members during a ceremony.
Faculty Awards & Honors

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

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