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Synthetic Cannabis-like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea
A synthetic cannabis-like drug in a pill was safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Student Sketch Comedy Show Benefits Refugee Organization
Students performed a series of skits satirizing the medical school experience at “In Vivo Goes Paperless,” the 39th annual performance of In Vivo, Feinberg’s sketch comedy and variety show.
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Holloway Delivers Diversity and Inclusion Lyceum Lecture
Jonathan Holloway, provost of Northwestern, shared a historical overview of African-Americans in modern universities during a lecture sponsored by Feinberg’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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Scientists Investigate Protein’s Role in Lupus Development
A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests that a protein called Bim may be a novel therapeutic target for lupus.
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Delayed Development of Fast-Spiking Neurons Linked to Fragile X
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a delay in the maturation of fast-spiking neurons in the neonatal cortex of a mouse model of Fragile X syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Blocking Gene Expression Improves Outcomes in Blood Disease in Models
Scientists reduced blood clotting in mice with a blood disease called myeloproliferative neoplasm by inhibiting expression of a gene.
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Northwestern Explores Mummy’s Secrets With Particle Accelerator
A team from Northwestern Medicine used the most powerful X-ray source in the Western Hemisphere to examine an 1,800-year old mummy, seeking answers to questions about bone competence of ancient humans.
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Comparing Physical Exam Education at U.S. Medical Schools
The resources used to teach the physical exam to pre-clerkship students vary widely across U.S. medical schools, according to a new paper published in Academic Medicine.
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Northwestern Surgeon Describes Working in a War Zone
Samer Attar, MD, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, was recently featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes for his volunteer work in Syria’s makeshift hospitals.
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New Insights Into Protein Reveal Potential Therapy for Breast Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new findings about a protein called SET1B, which could offer a novel approach to treating triple-negative breast cancer.
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Regulatory Network Helps Cells Survive in Low Oxygen Environments
Northwestern Medicine scientists identified a complex regulatory system that keeps cells functioning when their oxygen supply is cut off.
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Northwestern Research Funding Breaks Records
Northwestern’s sponsored research awards grew to $676.5 million last fiscal year, the largest amount in the University’s history, including $471.7 million from Feinberg investigators.
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Northwestern to Advance Our Understanding of the Role of Environment on Genes
A new $10 million gift from University trustees and supporters Louis A. Simpson ’58 and Kimberly K. Querrey will create a center to study the effects of environment on the activation and expression of genes.
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McDermott Named AHA Distinguished Scientist
Mary McDermott, MD, ’92 GME, the Jeremiah Stamler Professor of Medicine and of Preventive Medicine, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Amish Longevity May Be Due to Genetic ‘Fountain of Youth’
The first genetic mutation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans has been discovered in an Amish family in Indiana, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Stem Cells Fail to Alleviate Peripheral Artery Disease
A Northwestern Medicine clinical trial found that a stem cell therapy did not improve walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease, although exercise did lead to significant improvements.
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Drug Improves Muscle Function and Survival in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
More than half of infants with infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy who were treated with nusinersen gained motor milestones, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine trial.
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Medical Student-Athlete Makes a Mark in the Lab and on the Course
Jacqueline Godbe, an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program and a champion triathlete, finds that training for races complements her studies.
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Les Turner ALS Symposium Brings Together Investigators, Clinicians and Patients
The 7th Annual Les Turner Symposium showcased the integration of ALS investigation and clinical care at Northwestern Medicine and the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
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New Strategic Research Plan for Feinberg
New cross-cutting themes and a disease focus area were added to Feinberg’s research strategy, strengthening the vision for years to come.
