Medicine on the Midway
Fall 2002
A publication for alumni, faculty, students and friends of the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division and Pritzker School of Medicine.
Letter from the Editor (PDF)
Features
David Williams, a second-year resident in emergency medicine at the University of Chicago. Photo by David Joel/photo enhancement by William StrattonLife in the ER (PDF)
It has plenty of pathos and drama, but life in today's emergency room isn't like any TV show you've seen. Take a personal look inside today's ER at the University of Chicago Hospitals.
A Simplex Plan (PDF)
For more than three decades, virologist Bernard Roizman has waged microscopic war on the herpes virus. His research team has won its share of battles--some on pretty unexpected fronts.
Another Class Act (PDF)
Alumni returned to Chicago for Reunion Weekend 2002. The BSD adds 104 more graduates to its tally.
75 Years of Medicine in the Making (PDF)
Travel through a historic timeline of the University of Chicago's 75 years in the field of medicine.
Departments
Midway News (PDF)
Perspective (PDF)
Debate over stem cell research will give way to the benefits of this yet untapped scientific resource, predicts assistant professor Bruce Lahn.
Medicine Off the Midway (PDF)
Dan Refai panned the bloodstream for stem cells during his year as an HHMI-NIH scholar.
Class Update (PDF)
Bottom Line (PDF)
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