Author: kwm107
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Feinberg Research Funding Tops $750 Million
Feinberg principal investigators secured $758 million dollars in research funding and awards during the 2025-26 fiscal year, accounting for more than 74 percent of Northwestern University’s more than $1 billion in research funding.
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For People With a Rare Skin Disorder, High Allergy Risk Adds Another Burden
Most study participants reported at least one allergic disorder in addition to lamellar ichthyosis, a rare skin condition that can cause painful blisters and scaly skin.
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Healthcare Innovation Drives Recipients of 2026 Research Project Awards
Two projects funded by the 2026 Translational Science Research Project Awards from the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute aim to connect patients with faster access to lifesaving healthcare innovations.
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Northwestern Welcomes New Cohort of Residents and Fellows
Approximately 450 physicians joined the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University’s residency and fellowship programs this year, beginning the next chapter of their medical training across Northwestern Medicine’s hospitals.
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Study Reveals Brain Cells that Drive Anxiety After Cannabinoid Exposure
A new study has identified a set of neurons that play a role in generating anxiety after exposure to cannabinoid drugs, especially under stressful conditions.
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Pioneering Physician-Scientist Delivers 2026 Nemmers Prize Lecture
Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, the recipient of the 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, visited campus to deliver the Nemmers prize lecture on September 30.
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Novel AI Tool Rapidly Measures Colonoscopy Quality
Northwestern scientists have developed an AI tool that rapidly and successfully measures colonoscopy quality by reviewing footage of the procedure.
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RNA Therapy May Help Preserve Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss
A new Northwestern University study offers a potential solution to muscle loss during GLP-1 therapy: an experimental RNA therapy that induces the body to burn calories, enhancing the benefits of the weight-loss treatment.
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Genetic Toolkit May Improve Study of Gut Bacteria’s Role in Disease
A novel genetic toolkit may improve the study of how Clostridia bacteria in the gut contribute to disease and reveal new molecular mechanisms that may serve as effective therapeutic targets, as detailed in a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology.
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Feinberg Welcomes New MD Class with Weeklong Introduction to the Profession
Feinberg welcomed the entering MD Class of 2026 during the weeklong Introduction to the Profession module, which concludes with Founders’ Day, and introduces first-year students to the foundations of their medical education.
