Tag: Awards
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Simulation Training Dramatically Improves Colonoscopy Clinical Skills
A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests that a structured simulation‑based training program can significantly improve how gastroenterologists remove precancerous colon polyps, according to findings published in Gastroenterology.
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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 on March 3, recognizing outstanding educational achievements and contributions to medicine.
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Pioneer in Infectious Disease Genetics Wins 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize
Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, the Levy Family Professor at Rockefeller University, known for his discovery of the human genetic and immunological determinants of infectious diseases, is the recipient of the 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science.
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Inside the Feinberg Curriculum: The MD Program
A new video explores how Feinberg’s approach connects scientific discovery with clinical practice, preparing future physician leaders to advance patient-centered care and improve human health.
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Transitions in Dermatology Leadership: Dr. Amy S. Paller to Step Down as Chair
Amy S. Paller, MD, the chair and Walter J. Hamlin Professor of Dermatology, will be stepping down as chair after more than two decades of transformative and visionary leadership.
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New Institute Envisions Future Where Our Brains Last as Long as Our Bodies
Northwestern University has launched the Simpson Querrey Brain Health Institute (SQ-Brain), made possible by nearly $25 million in philanthropic funding from university trustee Kimberly K. Querrey.
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Seletta Goodall Receives 2026 Jean Shedd University Citizenship Award
Seletta Goodall, head of administration for the Department of Medical Social Sciences, has received the 2026 Jean Shedd University Citizenship Award for her transformative leadership and outstanding contributions to Northwestern.
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Ophthalmology Grant Supports Unrestricted Research, Innovation
The Department of Ophthalmology has received a grant from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to support investigators advancing the field of ophthalmology and vision science.
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2025 Year in Review
Feinberg experienced a year of discovery and scientific achievement in 2025, from honors and awards to unprecedented research discoveries.
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Beidas Elected Co-Editor-in-Chief of Implementation Science
Rinad Beidas, PhD, the chair and Ralph Seal Paffenbarger professor of Medical Social Sciences, has been elected the next co-editor-in-chief of Implementation Science, the field’s flagship journal, effective January 1, 2026.
