“UChicago Medicine doesn’t just practice medicine—it advances medicine”
“I want people to know how committed UChicago Medicine’s employees and caregivers are to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all the patients they serve.”
Sarah Sargent
Jacob Churg Research Award sets up early-career pathologists for success
“The Churg family has a long history of medical excellence, including Dr. Jacob Churg, for whom the awards are named.” Daniel Arbor, MD
Sutherlin Martin family’s transformative gift supports new frontiers of cancer research
“It’s very ambitious and who else is going to do this but the University of Chicago?” Todd Martin
Dream Team awards support collaborative research into the mechanics of aggressive cancers
“No one individual can solve the complexities of cancer alone. Progress requires the concerted efforts of people with different expertise coming together with a common purpose.” Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD
Three Stahl Professorships will advance neurosciences
“It’s so fun and rewarding as a donor, to see your money go to work right away. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead.” Stephen Stahl
Medical school alum’s estate gift extends a legacy of caring for others
“At some point, I hope to come to Chicago and meet a recipient of the scholarship, to find out about them and talk with them about my brother—his life, his wonderful practice, and how much his families loved him.” Tom Soderberg
Combined gifts create dedicated support for prostate cancer patients
“There’s the human element of these relationships. It’s not just, ‘Here’s some pamphlets or sign this.’ That’s part of what we do, but there is something more. It’s learning about someone and providing empathy.” Tim McNichol
Gifts with heart: donors support robotic cardiac surgery training, innovation
“With Dr. Balkhy, I saw a very skilled surgeon who used technology to augment his incredible skills.” Dan Moceri
Trustee service and volunteer work: “no shortage of inspiration”
“Our physicians and scientists are making stunning discoveries, training the next generation of clinicians and scholars, and providing compassionate care to save and enhance patients’ lives. There is no shortage of inspiration at UChicago Medicine!” Paul Yovovich
Family honors the memory of a young patient with over a decade of support for Comer Children’s child life programs
“It gives the family something important, to see that their child is experiencing some joy in a difficult situation.” Johanna Veghts