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Anna Williams is a content specialist in the medical school’s Office of Communications. She writes news stories about basic science and clinical research, as well as events, education and faculty news. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from New York University. anna.williams@northwestern.edu

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jun 18, 2018 0

Antibodies May Predict Transplant Rejection Risk

The presence of certain antibodies in patients may suggest a higher risk of transplant rejection across multiple organ types, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.

Disease Discoveries

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Jun 15, 2018 0

Common Antimicrobial May Raise Risk of Colon Disease

Triclosan, a common antimicrobial used in toothpastes and other products, may raise the risk of gut inflammation and colorectal cancer, according to a preliminary animal study.

Scientific Advances

Jun 14, 2018 0

Understanding the Epigenetics of Sex Determination

A team of scientists has identified a key enhancer of Sox9 — a gene critical for male sex development — and demonstrated that deleting the enhancer results in male-to-female sex reversal in animal models.

Education News

Jun 11, 2018 0

Medical Students Shadow Nurses to Build Teamwork, Communication Skills

During the Nursing Role Learning Experience, third-year medical students shadow nurses to better understand the role of nurses in patient care, and how to communicate together as a team.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jun 8, 2018 0

Smoke-Free Policies Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

Laws banning smoking at workplaces and other public places are associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Education News

Jun 4, 2018 0

Medical Student Creates ‘Day in a Wheelchair’ Experience for Classmates

Samantha Schroth, a second-year MD/PhD student, shares how she advocates for people of all abilities and disabilities, including by organizing a “Day in a Wheelchair” activity for her fellow classmates.

Clinical Breakthroughs

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May 31, 2018 0

Resident Investigates Radiation Therapy Benefit in Breast Cancer

The presence of cancer cells in the bloodstream of patients with early-stage breast cancer may be predictive of benefit from radiotherapy after surgery, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Scientific Advances

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May 30, 2018 0

New Insights Into Nicotine’s Effect on Reward Pathways

A Northwestern Medicine study has expanded the understanding of nicotine’s influences on the brain’s reward pathway, with implications for the development of anti-addiction therapies.

Disease Discoveries

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May 24, 2018 0

Investigating Family Genetics of Severe Epilepsy

A team of scientists has discovered that in children with epilepsy thought to be caused by a spontaneous mutation, about 10 percent of parents in fact carry the same variant in a small proportion of their own cells.

Education News

May 22, 2018 0

Celebrating the Class of 2018

On May 21, members of the class of 2018, faculty, friends and family members gathered at Navy Pier to celebrate Feinberg’s 159th convocation.

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