Author: Olivia Dimmer
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2024 in Scientific Imagery
From probing the human brain to elucidating mechanisms behind cellular responses, Feinberg investigators have provided stunning new snapshots of biological processes invisible to the naked eye.
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Unlocking New Possibilities for Cancer Immunotherapy
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a method for identifying reactive cysteines on peptide antigens within the immune system, a development which may prove useful in cancer immunotherapy, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Physician Leaders
Feinberg medical students will undergo intensive leadership coaching as part of their education under the new Leadership Identity Formation and Training initiative, or LIFT.
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Remembering Influential Radiologist Lee Rogers
Lee Rogers, ’59 MD, professor emeritus and longtime former chair of Radiology, has died at 90.
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Parental Consent Rules May Hinder Teen Mental Health Treatment
Teens living in states requiring parental consent for mental health treatment may be less likely to access care, according to a Northwestern Medicine-led study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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New Genetic Variants Linked to Autism
New genetic variants have been linked to autism and developmental delays, according to an international study published in Molecular Psychiatry.
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New Insights into Spinal Column Development
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about how the spinal column forms in developing vertebrates, according to a study published in Developmental Cell.
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Immunotherapy Shows Potential to Treat Deadly Thyroid Cancer
A type of immunotherapy appears to be effective in treating a deadly subset of thyroid cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology.
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COVID-19 Hitches a Ride on Mucus to Spread Deep Into Lungs
The COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
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Art Fair Showcases Feinberg Community’s Creativity
Feinberg medical students, trainees and faculty gathered to appreciate the artistic talents of the Feinberg community at an art fair held October 24.
