Tag: Spring 2022

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.
Trailblazers in Orthopaedics

How a close-knit, multigenerational group of Black orthopaedic surgery residents put their mark on Northwestern Medicine.
Extending the Healthspan

Northwestern’s new Potocsnak Longevity Institute aims to help people age healthier.
Transplant Transformer

Satish Nadig, MD, PhD, plans to usher in a new era of technology in transplantation as director of Northwestern’s Comprehensive Transplant Center.