The 1995 Heat Wave: Autopsy of Disaster
During Chicago’s 1995 heat wave, thousands of cars broke down in the street. Roads buckled. And power outages rendered air conditioners and lights useless. Few, however, remember the scale of human devastation during that catastrophic week, chronicled in a faculty member’s book.
Memorial Service Held for Dr. David Hanson
Memorial Service Held for Dr. David Hanson David G. Hanson, MD, chair of otolaryngology—head and…
Break in HIV Treatment May Be Safe in Some Cases
July 10, 2002Break in HIV Treatment May Be Safe in Some CasesBARCELONA— Interrupting anti-HIV treatment…
Student AMWA Chapter Recognized
Student AMWA Chapter RecognizedThe student chapter of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) was selected…
University Receives Grant to Study Oral Cancer
June 20, 2002 University Receives Grant to Study Oral CancerCHICAGO— Oral cancer currently accounts for…
NU-AID Volunteers Serve the Underserved in Nicaragua
NU-AID Volunteers Serve the Underserved in Nicaragua The Northwestern University Alliance for International Development (NU-AID),…
McGaw Medical Center Welcomes New Housestaff
McGaw Medical Center Welcomes New Housestaff The McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University welcomed 332…
New Device Removes Drinking Water Contaminants
June 20, 2002Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduNew Device Removes Drinking Water ContaminantsEVANSTON,…
Nanotechnology Technique Could Lead to Ultimate Gene Chip
June 10, 2002Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduNanotechnology Technique Could Lead to Ultimate…
In Memoriam (Charles Kramer, Robert Norman, Warren Wells, Harold Visotsky)
In Memoriam (Charles Kramer, Robert Norman, Warren Wells, Harold Visotsky)Charles H. Kramer, MD, professor emeritus…
Honors & Appointments
A list of honors, awards, and faculty appointments from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Graduates Urged to Face New Medical Challenges
Graduates Urged to Face New Medical Challenges The medical school’s 144th Graduation Convocation, held May…
Fighting Disease on the Cellular Level
June 21, 2002Fighting Disease on the Cellular LevelCHICAGO— Contrary to those static diagrams of a…
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Aids Diabetes
June 20, 2002Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Aids DiabetesCHICAGO— Statins, drugs usually prescribed for high cholesterol, have been…
Cancer Walk Draws Nearly 3,500
Cancer Walk Draws Nearly 3,500Nearly 3,500 cancer survivors, friends, family members, and others touched by…
Cancer Expert Jordan Honored by Queen
June 20, 2002Cancer Expert Jordan Honored by QueenCHICAGO— Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has awarded…
Teen Sleep Deprivation May Affect Behavior, Academics
May 15, 2002Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduTeen Sleep Deprivation May Affect Behavior,…
Tau Protein Required for Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
May 15, 2002Tau Protein Required for Development of Alzheimer’s Disease CHICAGO— Researchers have argued for…
Dr. David Satcher to Address Northwestern Medical Graduates
Dr. David Satcher to Address Northwestern Medical Graduates Fomer U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, MD,…
1961 Wesley Nursing Grads Plan Reunion
1961 Wesley Nursing Grads Plan ReunionAll 1961 graduates of the Wesley Memorial Hospital School of…
Construction Season Opens on Chicago Campus
Construction Season Opens on Chicago CampusAn often-heard saying is that Chicago has two seasons: winter…
Choline Prevents Liver Damage in Patients on IV Nutrition
May 15, 2002Choline Prevents Liver Damage in Patients on IV NutritionCHICAGO— Research has shown that…
AIDS/HIV Education for Jailed Women Could Reduce Epidemic
May 15, 2002AIDS/HIV Education for Jailed Women Could Reduce EpidemicCHICAGO— Providing HIV and AIDS education…
Women Faculty Organization Promotes Women in Medicine, Science
Women Faculty Organization Promotes Women in Medicine, ScienceThe Northwestern Medical Women Faculty Organization sponsored its…
Students Recognized with Fellowships
Students Recognized with FellowshipsFour first-year medical students have been selected to participate in the 2002â03…
Reunion Weekend a Big Success
Reunion Weekend a Big SuccessAlumni Weekend attracted more than 435 alumni and their guests to…
NMH Honored for Patient Care
NMH Honored for Patient CareNorthwestern Memorial Hospital recently garnered accolades for excellence in patient care.…
Students and McGaw Medical Center Meet Their Matches
Students and McGaw Medical Center Meet Their MatchesAt Match Day festivities on March 21, fourth-year…
Honors & Appointments
A list of honors, awards, and faculty appointments from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Built-in ‘Failsafe’ Blocks Abnormal Growth of New Blood Vessels
April 12, 2002Built-in ‘Failsafe’ Blocks Abnormal Growth of New Blood VesselsCHICAGO— Some inhibitors of angiogenesis…