Author: medweb
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Exploring Genetic Variation Due to African Diaspora
Recent research published in Nature Communications examined genetic variation in North and South American, Caribbean and West African populations in light of the African Diaspora.
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Opioid Epidemic Symposium Gathers Experts From Medicine, Law and Government to Seek Solutions
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, along with experts from medicine, law and government, gathered to discuss the current opioid crisis at the 2016 Global Health Interdisciplinary Symposium.
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Pinpointing the Origins of Prostate Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a protein that acts as a marker for a population of cells that may be an origin for prostate cancers.
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Yancy Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, chief of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the field.
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Cella Receives Lienhard Award From the National Academy of Medicine
David Cella, PhD, chair of Medical Social Sciences, received the Gustav O. Lienhard Award from the National Academy of Medicine for his work to measure and apply patient-reported outcomes in healthcare.
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A New Method to Predict Damage in Transplanted Kidneys
A Northwestern Medicine study has identified a gene set that can predict whether a transplanted kidney is at risk of damage and subsequent loss.
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Global Health Days Event Explores Student Research and Expert Discussions
The medical school’s annual Global Health Days event featured presentations on student research conducted around the world, as well as expert discussions on healthcare in Africa and HIV/AIDS treatment.
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Alumni Physicians Connect With Students for Informal Career Talks Over Dinner
Feinberg alumni from a range of specialties discussed their careers, shared personal stories and answered questions from current medical students during an Alumni Physicians of Feinberg dinner event.
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Physical Activity Helps Older Adults Maintain Mobility
A regular physical activity program reduced the amount of time older adults spent with a major mobility disability, according to recent research.
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Understanding Signaling Pathways in Brain Tumors
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a signaling pathway that regulates the behavior of two subtypes of glioblastomas.
