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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

Education News

Sep 16, 2019 0

Chaplain Turned Medical Student Stays Active in Community Engagement

Jordan Coleman, a third-year medical student, previously worked as a chaplain in prisons, homeless shelters and hospitals — an experience that enhances his clinical experiences today.

Disease Discoveries

Aug 20, 2019 0

Procedure Proves Effective in Treating Rare Swallowing Disorder

A procedure called POEM significantly improved treatment outcomes among patients with achalasia — a rare swallowing disorder — compared with a standard therapy, according to a clinical trial published in JAMA.

Campus News

Aug 1, 2019 0

Created for Collaboration

The Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, which officially opened in mid-June, is designed to maximize collaboration and multi-disciplinary research efforts.

Education News

Jul 29, 2019 0

Medical Student Pursues Glioblastoma Treatments in the Lab

Medical student Shivani Baisiwala investigates glioblastoma in the laboratory of Atique Ahmed, PhD, while also pursuing pro-bono healthcare consulting and finding time to explore Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jul 23, 2019 0

Predicting Risk of Disability From Knee Osteoarthritis

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed and validated a tool to predict which patients with pre-osteoarthritis are at high risk for developing disability in the future.

Disease Discoveries

Jul 23, 2019 0

New Insights Into Role of RNA Methylation in Fragile X Syndrome

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that the protein FMRP — the loss of which leads to Fragile X syndrome — is a novel reader of RNA methylation.

Disease Discoveries

Jul 18, 2019 0

Pancreatic Cancer Drug, High-Fat Diet Linked to Liver Disease Risk

An emerging class of cancer drugs has shown promise in treating pancreatic cancer, but the drugs may cause severe liver damage when combined with high-fat diets, according to study published in PNAS.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jul 10, 2019 0

Drug Shows Benefit for Osteoarthritis Patients

A drug called tanezumab reduced pain and improved physical function in patients with osteoarthritis, although more research on safety is needed, according to a study published in JAMA.

Education News

Jul 9, 2019 0

Medical Student Supports Public Health, Patient Companionship Initiatives

Becca Sinard, a student in Feinberg’s MD/MPH Combined Degree Program, is dedicated to improving human health across the spectrum.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jul 8, 2019 0

Vitamin D Supplements and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Daily vitamin D supplements did not significantly reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes among adults at high risk for the disease, according to a large clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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