2023 Year in Review

Feinberg experienced a year of outstanding growth, scientific achievement, and collaboration in 2023, from honors and awards to unprecedented research discoveries. Explore a selection of the most impactful and groundbreaking stories from last year.

Localized Genetic Mutations May Serve as Biomarker for Wide Range of Cancers

Northwestern Medicine investigators have successfully localized novel molecular mechanisms behind a genetic mutation found in a wide range of cancers, which could serve as a biomarker for improving patient stratification and treatment.

Semaglutide Trials Show Improvements in Cardiovascular Health, Quality of Life

Two years after the FDA’s approval of semaglutide for chronic weight management, Northwestern Medicine scientists remain at the forefront of investigating the drug’s potential in helping patients who are overweight or have obesity who also have other preexisting health conditions.

Novel ‘Feeding’ Mechanism Promotes Glioblastoma Treatment Resistance

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that specialized immune cells within the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment use a unique “feeding” mechanism that promotes tumor growth and treatment resistance.

Northwestern Medicine Receives $51 Million Gift from St. George Corporation to Expand Cancer Services to Chicago’s South Suburbs

The largest one-time gift to Northwestern Medicine will establish a new cancer institute in Orland Park.

Northwestern Medicine Surgeons Remove a Lung Using Robot-Assisted Surgery

Kathie Schultz had stage 3 lung cancer before becoming the first patient at Northwestern Medicine to undergo the innovative procedure.

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