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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

Campus News

Mar 14, 2017 0

Feinberg Places Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation

Feinberg has maintained its standing among the best research-oriented medical schools in the country, placing 17th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Mar 13, 2017 0

Investigating the Impact of Testosterone Treatment on Older Men’s Health

Testosterone treatment in older men reduced anemia but did not improve cognitive function, and was associated with a significant increase in arterial plaque, according to Northwestern Medicine clinical trials.

Disease Discoveries

Mar 10, 2017 0

Sickle Cell Trait May Distort Diabetes Test Results

A JAMA study has found that hemoglobin A1C measurements — a biomarker frequently used to diagnose diabetes — may be less accurate in African-Americans with sickle cell trait.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Mar 8, 2017 0

Mental Healthcare on Hand

With evidence-based smartphone apps developed by our Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, mental healthcare is always within reach.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Mar 6, 2017 0

Using Stem Cells to Predict Toxicity of Chemotherapy Drugs

A Northwestern Medicine study has established a new safety index for a common group of chemotherapy drugs, by using a stem cell model to screen such therapies for cardiotoxicity.

Campus News

Mar 1, 2017 0

Experts Discuss Violence Prevention in Chicago

A panel of experts gathered to discuss strategies for preventing violence among young men in Chicago, at an event sponsored by the Institute for Public Health and Medicine and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Campus News

Feb 24, 2017 0

Sanguino Honored by American Medical Women’s Association

Sandra Sanguino, ’93 MD, MPH, associate dean for Student Affairs, has received the Exceptional Mentor Award from the American Medical Women’s Association.

Disease Discoveries

Feb 23, 2017 0

Novel Biomarker Predicts Treatment Response in Chronic Leukemia

A newly identified biomarker may predict treatment response in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Feb 20, 2017 0

Evaluating a Therapy for Rare Midgut Tumors

In recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trials, an experimental drug improved survival rates for patients with advanced midgut neuroendocrine tumors compared to a standard therapy.

Scientific Advances

Feb 17, 2017 0

Insights Into Key Molecular Process Underlying Many Cancers

A paper published in Molecular Cell provides new insight into a protein complex called COMPASS and its function during histone methylation, a key modification that regulates gene expression.

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