Author: David Binkowski

Genetic Variant of High-risk Childhood Leukemia Revealed

A genetic mutation changing just one base pair of nucleotides greatly increases risk of a lethal subtype of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Investigating Prevalence Risk of Familial Heart Failure

Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) was found to have a familial etiology in 30 percent of individuals diagnosed with DCM.
New Treatment for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

The drug darolutamid, administered with standard androgen-deprivation therapy and docetaxel chemotherapy, increased survival in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
Neural Stem Cell Therapy May Improve Metastatic Cancer Survival

Neural stem cells used in combination with the HER2 inhibitor drug tucatinib improved survival in mice with HER2 positive breast cancer brain metastases.
On the Cusp

David Holtzman, ’85 MD, is breaking new ground in identifying, treating, and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders that affect memory and thinking.
The Healing Power of Storytelling

The Healing Power of Storytelling, written by Jennifer Pien, ’01 MD.
Alumnus Invests in Digital Health and Data Science

Ed Wu, ’02 MD, has not had a traditional career in medicine since graduating from Feinberg. Instead, he has become an entrepreneur, combining his interests in medicine, data science, and technology to improve healthcare.
Find Your Eudaimonia

A letter from the Medical Alumni Association Board (MAAB) president.
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.