News from 2010

After a wildly successful 10th Annual Gombay Bash fundraiser, board members of the H Foundation presented Dr. Steven Rosen with a $375,000 donation in support of basic cancer research.

On Thursday, September 23, two Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine faculty members were honored as Faculty Mentors of the Year.

In a special celebration on December 9, Frank J. Palella Jr., MD, was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Potocsnak Family – C.S.C. Research Professorship.

The Eighth Annual Arthur and Esther Kane Lecture took place on Wednesday, October 27, at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Drs. Jeffrey Wayne, David Mahvi, and David Bentrem presented the highlights of their current research endeavors in the field of surgical oncology at an intimate gathering on Thursday, January 21.

The 2010 Commitment to Scholarships Luncheon, held on Sunday, April 11, gave our generous alumni and student scholars the opportunity to discuss goings-on at the medical school and celebrate scholarship.

On Wednesday, June 2, the medical school community celebrated the investiture of Dr. Malcolm DeCamp as the Fowler McCormick Professor.

On Tuesday, October 26, Drs. Leo I. Gordon and Richard Meagher took three families on a tour of the Cell Therapy Processing Facility at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

A generous bequest from Bill Johnston will support research within the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute, helping to fulfill Mr. Johnston's wish to provide hope to future brain tumor patients and their families.

On Wednesday, January 13, the Brett Armin Sarcoma Foundation and friends gathered to present a donation in support of the sarcoma program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

Faculty, staff members, students, supporters of the Les Turner ALS Foundation, and many ALS patients and their families gathered together to celebrate 30 years of partnership between the Foundation and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Ellen B. Mendelson, MD, FACR, was invested as the Lee F. Rogers, MD, Professor of Medical Education in the Department of Radiology on May 11.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, was invested as the Orion H. and Lucille W. Stuteville Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on January 4.

For the past six years, the Corliss Johnson Memorial Foundation has helped support numerous clinical research studies in GI cancer at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Thanks in part to the Staubitz Charitable Trust, and private contributions from Art and Linda Staubitz and their daughter Melissa Siebert, the Feinberg School has partnered with the RIC and the U of C to create the Cerebral Palsy Research Registry (CPRR).

The Driskill Foundation's $5 million commitment to create the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Immunotherapy Research Program and Fellowship Fund will advance Dr. Timothy Kuzel's immunotherapy research and training at Feinberg.

Congratulations to the H Foundation for raising more than $575,000 for cancer research at the most recent Goombay Bash!

At its 7th Annual Cure for Sure dinner, the Thomas Hartman Foundation for Parkinson's Research celebrated the work of D. James Surmeier, PhD, as well as a philanthropist, a corporation, and a person afflicted by Parkinson's disease.

During an intimate program and reception on October 26, several individuals gathered to learn about the novel research of an up-and-coming faculty member in the Division of Rheumatology.

At a recent program and reception, David J. Mehlman, MD, was celebrated by his colleagues, family, friends, and patients as they initiated a fundraising effort to honor him with the David J. Mehlman, MD, Advanced Echocardiography Fellowship Fund.

On Wednesday, March 24, friends of the Jeff Hugo Foundation for Osteosarcoma Research joined Dr. Mark Agulnik, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology to celebrate the Foundation’s recent, generous contribution to Feinberg.

On February 17, 2010, the Lynn Sage Foundation joined Dr. Steve T. Rosen, director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, to present and celebrate the Foundation's most recent donation.

Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute donors and Advisory Council members Mary Dempsey and Kevin Hitzeman recently enjoyed their NBTI auction prize, touring The Bonnie Hunt Show and having dinner with the famous host in California.

On October 6, friends, supporters, faculty, and staff of the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute gathered at the Palmer House Hotel in downtown Chicago to celebrate at the institute’s 2nd annual benefit dinner, Minds Matter.

As a credit to the "seed funding" she received from the Lynn Sage Foundation early in her career, Dr. Jacqueline Jeruss recently was awarded a prestigious grant from the NIH.

On Wednesday, September 30, alumni of the program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine gathered to reconnect with colleagues, friends, and their alma mater.

On November 9, physician-scientists from the Northwestern medical community shared updates on their research efforts at an engaging panel discussion.

On Wednesday, October 6, the emeriti faculty members of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine were celebrated at a luncheon and presentation highlighting how healthcare reform and curriculum changes will impact the Feinberg School.

The Feinberg community recently celebrated the investitures of Drs. Mark K. Eskandari and Mark D. Morasch, honored Drs. James S. T. Yao and John F. Marquardt, and remembered the tremendous philanthropy of Mr. and Mrs. Joe and Marjorie Lanterman.

On Wednesday, September 15, Department of Urology faculty, patients, friends, and donors gathered to discuss the history, accomplishments, and goals of the department.

The June 6 reception celebrated ASCO's commitment to hold its Annual Meeting in Chicago for the next 10 years, and provided an opportunity for networking an discussion regarding developments, careers, and opportunities for future collaboration.

On Thursday, October 14, Nicholas J. Volpe, MD, was invested as the George W. and Edwina Tarry Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Members of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine community, along with friends and family of those being honored, gathered to celebrate Dr. Simuni’s investiture and the tremendous generosity of Mr. Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr.

A gifted educator and researcher, Dr. Li-Qun Zhang was invested as the Clifford C. Raisbeck, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery on April 7.

The medical school recently celebrated the investitures of John Robert Lurain III, MD, as the Marica Stenn Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, and Julian C. Schink, MD, as the John and Ruth Brewer Professor of Gynecology and Cancer Research.

Friends of the Northwestern Comprehensive Transplant Center gathered on October 18 to hear about updates since the center’s launch in October of 2009.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine hosted a symposium on November 17 highlighting how the university and its affiliates are partnering to curb these statistics and strengthen heart health.

Unitrin, Incorporated presented a generous gift to the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute on Friday, January 15 in memory of William E. Johnston, Jr.