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Science in Society Science in Society (SiS) is Northwestern University’s science outreach e-magazine. Through articles, videos, events, and blogs, SiS brings the exciting research and perspectives of Northwestern faculty, staff and students to the community. Science in Society is sponsored by the Office for Research, the Feinberg School of Medicine, and the Center for Genetic[…]

Less Toxic Drug Prolongs Survival In Metastatic Breast Cancer Research from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that a less toxic, solvent-free chemotherapy drug more effectively prevents the progression of metastatic breast cancer and has fewer side effects than a commonly used solvent-based drug. A national study led by William Gradishar, MD,[…]

Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University16th Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration & Walk Sun. June 7th, 2009 in Grant Park Sunday, June 7th’s 16th Annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration & Walk, is the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University‘s salute to cancer survivors and the strides made in cancer treatment and[…]

To Boldly Go…NASA Astronaut/Feinberg School Alum Watches New Star Trek Movie in Space In an interview for the Feinberg School’s fall 2007 alumni magazine, Ward Rounds, Michael R. Barratt, MD, ’85, GME ’88, told readers that one of his childhood heroes was Dr. “Bones” McCoy from the Star Trek television series. How fitting that he[…]

Graduates Bestowed with a Backstage Pass to Life The day was warm and the excitement ran high as 167 medical students received their diplomas at the Feinberg School’s Graduation Convocation on May 14 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. This graduation held special importance as it marked the school’s sesquicentennial year. Proud parents, friends, and[…]

Dr. Zoloth Honored for Teaching Excellence Dr. Laurie Zoloth Laurie Zoloth, PhD, professor of medical humanities and bioethics at the Feinberg School, is one of six Northwestern University faculty members honored with university-wide awards for teaching excellence. She serves as director of the Center for Bioethics, Science and Society and as director of the Brady[…]

Popular Cancer Drug Linked to Often Fatal Brain VirusDrug also used for anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis Dr. Charles Bennett The 57-year-old lawyer in New York had handily completed the New York Times’ Saturday crossword puzzle – the hardest of the week – for years. But one Saturday morning, suddenly he couldn’t retrieve[…]

Real Men Get Sick…and Better (l to r) Drs. McVary and Brannigan Under the leadership of Kevin McVary, MD, and Robert Brannigan, MD, the Men’s Health Initiative at the Feinberg School of Medicine will explore the wide range of diseases and disorders that affect men’s health. Gender differences play respectively vital roles in facets ranging[…]

Launching the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, in partnership with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, has launched the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute to accelerate efforts, advance research breakthroughs and, improve treatment, outcomes, and quality of life for patients with brain and[…]