Feinberg Classmates Reconnect and Reminisce at Alumni Weekend 2024

More than 450 alumni and guests returned to Feinberg on April 18, 19 and 20 to reconnect with former classmates, learn about the medical school’s latest developments and achievements, and reminisce about their medical school experiences.

Deploying Polygenic Risk Scores in Primary Care Settings

A multi-institutional team of investigators have developed a new framework for supporting healthcare providers in implementing polygenic risk score-based testing into primary care settings, according to a recent study.

Setting International Standards for Diagnosing Pediatric Sepsis

A large international team led by a Northwestern Medicine investigator has established new standardized diagnostic criteria for pediatric sepsis, according to two related studies published in JAMA.

Prospective Medical Students Visit Northwestern for Second Look

Feinberg recently hosted a “Second Look” event, providing 150 accepted students with an opportunity to learn more about the medical school’s campus, health equity and inclusion efforts, curriculum and community.

Trailblazing Biochemist Delivers Kimberly Prize Lecture

Influential biochemist Craig M. Crews, PhD, who pioneered the pharmaceutical field of targeted protein degradation, delivered the second Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Lecture to a full auditorium of Feinberg faculty, staff, fellows and students.

Volunteers Connect With Patients Through Stroke Survivor-to-Survivor Calls

Larry Bobko has had two strokes. His wife, Teri, has been his caregiver through them both. Together, they ease the way for Lake Forest Hospital patients who have had strokes.

Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator Therapy Provides Relief

Jason Ross, MD, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, opted to try a new treatment for a Highland Park gunshot survivor in significant chronic pain.

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