Distinguished Neuropathologist Named Chair of Pathology

Daniel Brat, MD, PhD, a prominent neuropathologist and brain tumor investigator, has been named chair of the Departments of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, effective this September.

New Insights into How the Human Brain Processes Scent

Northwestern Medicine scientists found that rhythmic electrical activity called theta oscillations may play an important role in processing scent in the human brain.

Physician Assistant Class of 2017 Receives Diplomas

Students in the Physician Assistant Program’s Class of 2017 celebrated the completion of their Master of Medical Science degrees with family and friends.

Caregivers Improve Patient Compliance

A Northwestern Memorial Hospital unit improves patient compliance with treatment plans to help prevent blood clots, with guidance from the Northwestern Surgical Outcomes and Quality Improvement Center.

Chetkovich to Lead the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt

Dane Chetkovich, MD, PhD, professor of Neurology and director of the Medical Scientist Training Program, will be chair of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

A Sweet Story

Read about how a Marianjoy physician helps a patient with a spinal neuro-immune disorder pursue her dreams of being a cookie artist.

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