Rafal Chojak, MD

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@HebaAli33153092 @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst 👏👏👏

Honored to present my oral talk and poster at #SNO2025 on behalf of #Dmello_Lab, in front of tremendous leaders in neuro-oncology. Grateful for the great attendance, thoughtful questions, and strong support from colleagues across Northwestern @NeurosurgeryNM & @BrainTumorInst

If you are just starting your morning at #SNO2025, head over to the Rapid Orals Session II A to catch Rafal Chojak, MD, from the @atiqueahmedphd lab. #SNO2025 #SNO

We are presenting our work from the @AhmedLabNW at @NeuroOnc #SNO2025 in Honolulu. Stop by at Rapid Oral Session 2A and 2B at 12 noon today and tomorrow, respectively. @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst

It is our pleasure to announce the results of the 2025 Northwestern Neurological Surgery residency match. Please welcome Sachin Govind, Karl Habashy, and Chris Wei to our team! #NUMatch #Match2025 #PurplePride #Neurosurgery

Rethinking metastatic brain cancer as a CNS disease—Our latest in @TheLancetOncol challenges conventional views and advocates for a paradigm shift in classification and treatment of brain metastases. Link: shorturl.at/jzmjS @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst @LurieCancer

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@VictorA_Arrieta @NatureComms Congrats Victor !! 🎉

Excited to share our latest publication in @NatureComms! We show that ultrasound can enhance the delivery of doxorubicin and PD-1 blocking antibodies to the brain, leading to immune modulation in GBM. nature.com/articles/s4146…

Ready for the 2024 @LurieCancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk with @stethospeaks @RChojak @atiqueahmedphd

Thrilled to share my debut as a primary author in @NeuroOnc where we demonstrate that ARF4-mediated retrograde trafficking contributes to the development of TMZ resistance in GBM! academic.oup.com/neuro-oncology…

Our latest discovery @JClinicalInvest! Metixene, an antiparkinsonian drug, induces NDRG1-mediated incomplete autophagy in cancer cells & increases survival in mice with multi-organ site mets, intracranial solitary met, & multiple brain mets. Link: rb.gy/to5go

Exciting work by @maciejlesniakmd and team @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst identified a novel therapeutic agent that is effective in treating brain metastases. news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2023/11/01/nov… #CancerResearch #breastcancer

A high impact issue of JNO this month including this study by Dr. Maciej Lesniak and team on "Cellular senscence in glioma"

Glad to share our article on #CellulsarSenescence in glioma, published in the @JNeurooncol 🧠🤩 Grateful for all the guidance, inspiration, and mentorship from @maciejlesniakmd Much appreciation also to @DrJawadFares and @EPetrosyanMD for their contribution!! @NeurosurgeryNM

Dear IMG, Embrace the power of a 'never finished' mentality and commit to being the best version of yourself every single day. Yours, 2004 IMG

@adam_sonabend @TheLancetOncol Congratulations 👏👏

@VictorA_Arrieta @adam_sonabend @CatyLeechang @CraigHorbinski Way to go Victor! 👏

Honored to light up the stage at #AANS2023 and receive the Ronald Bittner Award! 🎉 Immensely grateful to my mentor @adam_sonabend for always believing in me 🙌🏻 & thanks to @CatyLeechang @CraigHorbinski their boundless support!

Fame lies in the silence-Harvey Cushing

Success doesn't happen overnight, it takes time and patience. Stay focused, stay determined, and trust the process. Your hard work will pay off in due time. #SaturdayMotivation