Events
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine holds events for faculty, residents and fellows. See details on the individual events via the entries below.Sep
14
Sep
15
48th Annual Lou Malnati's Cancer Benefit
Off-Campus - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lou and Jean Malnati hosted their first charity dinner in 1971. In 1978, when Lou fell victim to cancer, Jean transformed the yearly event into the Lou Malnati s Cancer Research Benefit. Join us for the 48th annual benefit, which will support the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, as well as Gilda's Club Chicago and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Sep
17
Northwestern Brain Tumor Support Group Summer Outing
Off-Campus - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This year's summer outing will include bocce ball, a plethora of appetizers and, most important, the opportunity to enjoy one another's company. The Northwestern Brain Tumor Support Group welcomes all people affected by brain or spine tumors, including patients, caregivers and families. You don't have to receive care at Northwestern to attend.
Sep
21
Sep
21
New Insights Into the Management of Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma Patients: From Neuroplasticity to Screening
Chicago - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
September's Malnati Brain Tumor Institute lecturer will be Hugues Duffau, MD, PhD, professor and chairman in the Department of Neurosurgery at Gui de Chauliac Hospital of Montpellier University Medical Center.
Sep
28
Sep
29
Diagnosis and Management of Neurologic Complications of Cancer and Update on Gliomas
Off-Campus - 7:15 AM - 4:45 PM
This CME program will include sessions on the following topics: current management and new WHO classification of gliomas; diagnosis and management of neurological complications of metastatic brain cancer and its treatment; diagnosis and management of neuro oncologic emergencies; a tumor board style session to discuss cases of interest.
Sep
30
3rd Annual Chicago Brain Aneurysm Awareness Walk
Off-Campus - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for a walk to support research and provide education on brain aneurysm awareness in the Chicago area.
Registration begins at 9:00am
1.7 Mile Walk begins at 10:00 am
Regular registration fee: $25 through 9/14; after 9/14 fee will be $30
Register by 9/14/18 to receive a t-shirt!
Virtual Participant: Can t make it to the event but would like to support the cause; register as a virtual participant for $50 by 9/14 and receive a t-shirt!
Oct
02
The Dynamic Interplay Between Cancer and Aging
Chicago - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Please join us for a discussion with NCI Director, Norman Sharpless, MD on "The Dynamic Interplay Between Cancer and Aging"
Tuesday, October 2
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E. Superior St., Chicago
Hughes Auditorium
Oct
05
Oct
12
Oct
13
BrainUp 5K Run/Walk
Off-Campus - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BrainUp funds brain cancer research at Chicago-area institutions, including Northwestern University. Join us in supporting BrainUp's work and honoring Rimas Lukas, MD, a neuro-oncologist at Northwestern Medicine and a recipient of BrainUp's 2018 Olivia Kresach Medal of Excellence.
Oct
15
Brain Tumor Patients and Caregivers Forum
Chicago - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
During this complimentary program for brain tumor patients and their families, our experts will discuss advances in brain tumor treatment, as well as skills and resources for managing the unique challenges faced by patients and caregivers.
Oct
19
Oct
19
Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Monthly Lecture
Chicago - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Anna Lasorella, MD, professor of pathology and cell biology and pediatrics at Columbia University, will give the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute Lecture in October.
Oct
21
Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk
Off-Campus - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Head for the Cure raises hope, awareness and funding in the fight against brain cancer. The organization's 5K Run/Walk in Chicago will benefit the Malnati Brain Tumor Institute and other brain tumor related organizations.
Oct
26
Nov
02
Nov
09
Nov
16
Nov
19
Northwestern Brain Tumor Support Group
Chicago - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Northwestern Brain Tumor Support Group welcomes all people affected by brain or spine tumors, including patients, caregivers and families. You don't have to receive care at Northwestern to attend. A licensed clinical social worker and two advanced practice nurses run the group, which offers opportunities to share personal experiences and receive support; meet others affected by brain and spine tumors; and learn more about brain tumor related topics.
Nov
23
Nov
30
Dec
07