Funding The Future

Nora Hansen, MD

Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The modern management of breast disease requires an in-depth knowledge of not only surgery, but breast imaging, image direct biopsy techniques, pathology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology. This fellowship is designed to enhance the basic knowledge of the management of breast disease acquired by a general surgical trainee, particularly in the non-surgical disciplines. Residents in this program will gain advanced knowledge and increased level of skill in the management of breast disease in order to assume a leadership role in teaching and research in the field.

LEADERSHIP:

Lilian Wang, MD

Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Breast and women’s imagining fellows receive training in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and all image-guided interventional techniques at the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center. Ongoing research projects, with opportunities for participation, include full-field digital mammography, breast ultrasound screening, and MRI. Rotations in breast pathology, breast surgery, and radiation oncology will be provided to ensure that the fellows gain experience in these three closely related specialties.

LEADERSHIP:

Barbara Pro, MD

Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The goal of the Hematology/Oncology fellowship program is to develop leaders in the field of clinical and basic breast cancer research. Each year, several Hematology/Oncology fellows express an interest in breast cancer, and we are thankful to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation for the support to ensure these trainees receive specialized training in breast oncology to help become effective researchers.

LEADERSHIP:

Kalliopi P. Siziopikou, MD, PhD

Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Pathology Fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic breast pathology including the use of standard diagnostic practices and specialized techniques. The candidate is expected to participate in the evaluation and diagnosis of breast specimens, inter-departmental conferences, and clinical services of the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Center.