Rafal Chojak, MD

Postdoctoral researcher @NeurosurgeryNM 🧠👨‍⚕️ Former pro swimmer for PL 🇵🇱 🏊🏻‍♂️

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

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[Ahmed Lab @ Northwestern @AhmedlabNW]

#SNO2025 @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

@HebaAli33153092 @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst 👏👏👏

[Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern @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

[Umme H. Faisal, MBBS @stethospeaks]

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

[Neurosurgery at NM @NeurosurgeryNM]

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

[Jawad Fares, MD @DrJawadFares]

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: https://t.co/kIg9HKwGy3

@NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst @LurieCancer

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

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[Ahmed Lab @ Northwestern @AhmedlabNW]

Thank you @BrainUp.ngo for your incredible dedication to raising awareness and supporting brain cancer research. Together, we’re making strides toward a cure! 🙌 @BrainTumorInst @NeurosurgeryNM @HeimbergerAmy @atiqueahmedphd #BrainCancerAwareness #ResearchMatters #BrainUp

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

@VictorA_Arrieta @NatureComms Congrats Victor !! 🎉

[Ahmed Lab @ Northwestern @AhmedlabNW]

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

[Shreya Budhiraja @ShreyaBudhiraja]

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!

https://t.co/agPPm2TzhM

[Jawad Fares, MD @DrJawadFares]

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: https://t.co/pK8PdkMTOO

[Atique Ahmed, PhD @atiqueahmedphd]

Exciting work by @maciejlesniakmd and team @NeurosurgeryNM @BrainTumorInst identified a novel therapeutic agent that is effective in treating brain metastases. https://t.co/Ub6T18ZX6l
#CancerResearch #breastcancer

[Jason Sheehan @jasonpsheehan]

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

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

https://t.co/TrgDjf8xla

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

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

[Nader Dahdaleh @NaderDahdaleh]

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

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

@adam_sonabend @TheLancetOncol Congratulations 👏👏

[Rafal Chojak, MD @RChojak]

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

[Maciej Lesniak, MD @maciejlesniakmd]

Fame lies in the silence-Harvey Cushing

[Nader Dahdaleh @NaderDahdaleh]

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