August 1, 2006Identifying Medical Proxy Should Be Part of Routine CareCHICAGO—One-third of married individuals choose…
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In Memoriam (Sang Chae Nam & Mi Ra An Nam)Sang Chae Nam, DVM, former visiting…
A list of honors, awards, and faculty appointments from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
August 16, 2006Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduNorthwestern Receives Gates Grant for Medical…
August 7, 2006Contact: Charles R. Loebbaka at 847/491-4887 or atc-loebbaka@northwestern.edu Study Warns of Looming Crisis…
August 22, 2006Study Explores Congenital Limb, Heart MalformationsCHICAGO—New research published in the August issue of…
Mittal Leads New Department of Radiation OncologyThe ranks of Feinberg School departments has grown to…
July 11, 2006Physical Activity Extends Life of Patients with Peripheral Artery DiseaseCHICAGO—Patients with peripheral artery…
Malaria Parasite, Potato Famine Pathogen Share TraitCHICAGO—The malaria parasite that infects humans and the Irish…
July 18, 2006Drug Study Under Way for Lung CancerCHICAGO—The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center…
Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduNew Technology Addresses Female Fertility PreservationEVANSTON, Ill.—Women at…
Annual Report Available OnlineDiscover, the Feinberg School of Medicine’s 2004â05 annual report, is available online.…
July 25, 2006Contact: Elizabeth Sabrio at (847) 491-5001 ore-sabrio@northwestern.eduArt Brings Seniors, Medical Students TogetherCHICAGO—The Buehler…
July 5, 2006Variations in Detoxifying Genes Linked to ALSCHICAGO—Genetic variations in three enzymes that detoxify…
Tattoos and Piercings Go Mainstream, but Risks ContinueCHICAGO—Almost a fourth of men and women between…
June 2, 2006Northwestern Researchers Work on Regeneration of LimbsOver six to eight weeks the newt…
Laimins Named MicrobiologyâImmunology ChairLaimonis A. “Lou” Laimins, PhD, professor of microbiology—immunology and a faculty member…
A list of honors, awards, and faculty appointments from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduResearchers Link Brain Region to Fly SlumberEVANSTON, Ill.—Researchers…
Garbes Honored as Employee of the YearEleni Garbes, Employee of the Year for the Chicago…
May 2, 2006University Receives $3.5 Million in Stem Cell GrantsEVANSTON—Northwestern University has received almost $3.5…
May 9, 2006Genetic Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer DiscoveredCHICAGO—Scientists from The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive…
Health Care Fraud Growing, Says Lisa MadiganAs attorney general of Illinois, Lisa Madigan serves as…
Graduates Sent Off to Next Phase of Medical CareersOn a cool spring day, with vistas…
Children’s Memorial Hospital to Move to StreetervilleAfter reviewing various sites in the city of Chicago,…
May 18, 2006Program Launched to Treat Skin Problems from Anticancer DrugsCHICAGO—Northwestern University has launched the…
May 2, 2006Contact: Megan Fellman at (847) 491-3115 or atfellman@northwestern.eduDiscoveries Should Aid Research into Cause…
April 4, 2006Evolution is Topic of Silverstein LectureCHICAGO—Eugenie C. Scott, PhD, and Robert T. Pennock,…
Michael Ravitch Lecture Series Takes OffWhen long-time Northwestern medical educator Michael M. Ravitch, PhD, suffered…
April 4, 2006Early Diagnosis Important in Muscle DisorderCHICAGO—Dermatomyositis, a rare, debilitating inflammatory disease, should be…