News from 2011

On Tuesday, July 12, friends and supporters of the Lymphoma Research Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University gathered for a one-of-a-kind evening featuring the comedic talents of Jeff Garlin.

On September 19, Dr. Diane B. Wayne was invested as the Dr. John Sherman Appleman Professor of Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with a wealth of family, friends, and colleagues in attendance.

Hosted by the H Foundation on August 6, the Goombay Bash was again a resounding success! More than 1,000 loyal supporters attended the Caribbean-style fundraiser and contributed more than $580,000 in ticket sales and silent and live auction donations.

The American Heart Association, one of the principal sources for external funding to cardiology, will provide $1,004,948 in 2011 to support 12 research studies at Northwestern.

Almost 600 alumni from the medical school recently gathered to reconnect with old friends and learn about the future of Feinberg at Alumni Weekend 2011.

A reception was held Sunday, June 5 at Prentice Women’s Hospital in celebration of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, featuring a tour of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, scheduled to open in 2012.

On Tuesday, October 18, amidst words of praise and admiration from his colleagues, Mark E. Molitch, MD, was invested as the Martha Leland Sherwin Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

On Saturday, March 19, more than 400 supporters of the Les Turner ALS Foundation came together to celebrate its impactful partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

During a celebratory gathering, members of the Northwestern Interventional Radiology community honored Dr. Albert A. Nemcek, Jr., professor of radiology and surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

On Thursday, June 16, Clyde W. Yancy, MD, new chief of the Division of Cardiology, and associate director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, was invested as a Magerstadt Professor.

At a recent event, several foundations were honored for their longstanding support of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

On Friday, April 29, faculty and alumni of the department, along with former colleagues, friends, and family of the late George A. Sisson Sr., MD, gathered to honor his legacy as a true pioneer in the field.

During an October Oncofertility program and reception, Drs. Brannigan and Woodruff described the life-changing work they pursue within the field of oncofertility, the name and scope of which was coined in 2006 by Dr. Woodruff.

On Thursday, July 28, faculty and staff from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology gathered to honor the second recipient of the annual Nancy Anderson Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology Nursing.

The Andres T. Blei, MD, Memorial Lecture was established in Dr. Blei's memory by his family, friends, and colleagues, and is a fitting tribute to the life and career of such an excellent man. The inaugural lecture was given on May 17, 2011.

Friends of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University recently gathered at the home of Mrs. Ophira Ben-Arieh, to learn about recent technological innovations in the field of personalized cancer care.

At the annual Commitment to Scholarship Luncheon on May 1, alumni, faculty, students, and donors gathered to celebrate those who have benefited from and given to scholarships at the Feinberg School.

At a recent reception held during the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual scientific meeting in Chicago, several physicians from the Northwestern community were recognized for their receipt of ACR awards.

On May 26, members and supporters of the Feinberg community gathered to learn more about Northwestern's Heart Rhythm Program.

On Thursday, June 9, the medical school hosted a festive luncheon to honor members of the HERS society who have elected the Feinberg School as a beneficiary of their estates.

On Thursday, September 22, Bradley P. Knight, MD, was appointed the Chester C. and Deborah M. Cooley Distinguished Professor of Cardiology.

On Thursday, November 3, Joseph T. Bass, MD, PhD, chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Molecular Medicine, was invested as the Charles F. Kettering Professor of Medicine.

Together with benefactors Julia and David Uihlein, Dr. Montgomery celebrated her formal investiture with a reception and program attended by colleagues, family, and friends.

On Monday, May 9, the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and the Feinberg School celebrated the investiture of William J. Gradishar, MD, as the inaugural Betsy Bramsen Professor of Breast Oncology.

Spurred by a generous lead gift from the Gilchrist Foundation, the Fureys embarked upon a mission to endow a professorship in community medicine.

For more than 13 years, the Northwestern Surgical Associates (NSA) Resident Research Fund has been supporting resident research in the Department of Surgery.

The Welles Park Cowboys traveling football team—a group of 23 10- and 11-year-old athletes from the North side of Chicago—recently raised $1,500 in support of breast cancer research at the Lurie Cancer Center.

More than $800,000 was raised in support of brain cancer research at the Third Annual Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI) Minds Matter Benefit dinner on Friday, September 30.

On behalf of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, thank you for your contribution to the Medical School Annual Fund.