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The Path Ahead

In academic tradition, autumn is a time of renewal. As the air turns cooler along our lake and the campus leaves turn, we have already welcomed a new generation of students and trainees to campus.
New Therapy Targets Breast Cancer Metastases in Brain

A new combination therapy targeting breast cancer tumors in the brain dramatically decreased tumor size and increased survival in mice, according to a new study.
Mitochondrial Metabolism Shows Promise as Target for Cancer Therapy

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that the growth of cancerous tumors requires the activation of a specific biochemical process within the mitochondria of tumor cells, showing potential as a new target for cancer therapy.
First Trial Shows Benefit for Genomically Targeted Prostate Cancer Treatment

For the first time, advanced prostate cancer has been treated based on the genomic makeup of the cancer, delaying disease progression for patients with a treatment-resistant form of prostate cancer
Uncovering the Cellular Mechanisms Behind Genetic Mutations in ALS

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that mutations in the largest genetic contributor to ALS leads to the dysfunction and eventual degeneration of certain specialized subtypes in the brain. The findings may lead to development of novel therapeutic interventions for the disease.
New Migration of Brain Tumor Discovered

A previously unknown migration of glioblastoma may explain why current treatments stall out over time, according to a new stu
‘Soft’ Symptoms Detected Before Parkinson’s Disease

People who carry genetic mutations associated with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease may exhibit minor symptoms long before the disease progresses to affect daily life, according to a study of over 300 patients.
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 recently passed away. All are in 2019. ALUMNI John L. Thorsness, ’47 DDS, Spooner, Wisconsin, died July 1. William B. Spriegel, ’48 MD, Lake Forest, Illinois, died June 16. Chafick N.…
The Impact of Academic Societies

Q&A with Greg Brisson, MD, ’94 GME Ten years ago, a group of medical students approached FSM administration with a bold concept: Med students — already divided into four Colleges to provide them with a community that lasts throughout their education — could also benefit from networking with Colleges across the four years of medical…
Alumni President’s Message: Mentoring Current Students

A letter from Rishi Reddy, ’00 MD (HPME) Hello, Feinberg alumni! I hope everyone had a good summer. The Feinberg Class of 2023 has started classes, and your Medical Alumni Association Board has been busy continuing our different engagement and mentoring initiatives. Recently, we hosted the first “How to Interview for Residency/Medical School” events for…