Byline: Anna Williams
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High Blood Pressure Before Age 40 Linked to Heart Disease
Adults who develop high blood pressure before the age of 40 are at a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular events later in life, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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MD/PhD Student Leads Feinberg Musicians
Bettina Cheung, a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, brings her passion for music to medicine with the Northwestern Medical Orchestra.
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An Exceptional Cancer Center
The Lurie Cancer Center solidifies its place among the country’s elite after extraordinary growth and a top rating from the National Cancer Institute. Read the story in Northwestern Medicine magazine.
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Les Turner ALS Symposium Celebrates Research and Patient Care
The 8th Annual Les Turner Symposium brought together investigators, clinicians, patients and families to share the latest discoveries in ALS research, promote scientific collaboration and provide patient education.
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Reducing Implicit Bias in Healthcare
A recent lecture by Quinn Capers IV, MD, associate dean for admissions at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, discussed how to reduce implicit race and gender bias in healthcare and medical school admissions.
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Medical Student Leads Homeless Outreach
Alex Ayala, a second-year medical student also pursuing a master’s degree in public health, is the president of Chicago Medicine Street Outreach, a student organization that provides care and support to the homeless.
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New Therapeutic Target for Metabolic Disorders
Scientists have identified a novel regulator of liver metabolism, which could serve as a potential therapeutic target for obesity, type 2 diabetes and related conditions.
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Mechanisms of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in ALS
Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that mitochondrial damage plays a critical early role in a group of diseases, including forms of ALS and dementia.
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Steadying the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Northwestern Medicine clinicians are at the forefront in using an advanced surgical treatment called deep brain stimulation to improve quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.
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Student Recognized for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion, Women’s Health
Maya Jackson-Gibson, a second-year medical student, is a leader in the groups Medical Students for Choice and the Student National Medical Association.
