Alan Krensky, MD, deputy director for the National Institutes of Health Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives, will join Feinberg as the new vice dean for Development and Alumni Relations and as a professor of pediatrics. Part of a scientific "power couple," his wife, Carol Clayberger, PhD, will come to the medical school as a professor of microbiology-immunology. 

A new Northwestern Medicine study takes a look at the brains of an elite group of people age 80 and older whose memories are as sharp as people 20 to 30 years younger than them. 

Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago have partnered to study upper-limb amputee perceptions of restorative-limb options, including psychosocial and quality of life factors, which may influence the decision to have a hand transplant. 

The Class of 2016 participated in a series of interactive lectures, hands-on seminars, shadowing experiences, and more. The weeklong overview is one element of the new curriculum Feinberg launches this year.  

Northwestern Memorial Foundation launched the ICARE Program this year, or Improving Care and Recovery Experience, to support new projects to increase satisfaction for patients, staff, and physicians. The donor-funded initiative matches unique ideas from employees and staff with the generosity of a Chicago couple. Submissions are accepted throughout the year. See what will be implemented at Northwestern Memorial for the first round.  Watch video >

Saigon Sisters is the newest restaurant announced as part of Shop & Dine Northwestern, the retail strategy bringing new restaurants and retail to the downtown medical campus. See what kind of cuisine to expect and learn about plans for other spaces as part of the initiative.  Watch slideshow >