Byline: Melissa Rohman
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Evaluating Perioperative Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
Perioperative chemotherapy treatment did not improve overall survival for patients with resectable pancreatic cancer, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.
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Inhibiting Protein Degradation May Prevent Cocaine-Induced Reward Behaviors
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that inhibiting a specific autophagy protein found in dopaminergic neurons may prevent reward-related behaviors induced by cocaine misuse.
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Identifying Therapeutic Targets for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a protein kinase called DYRK1A and its downstream substrates as potential therapeutic targets for treating pediatric patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Antibody Drug Improves Survival for Aggressive Breast Cancer
A new antibody drug demonstrated similar efficacy to currently available therapies to treat advanced ERBB2-positive breast cancer, according to a recent clinical trial.
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Second-year Medical Student Reflects on Music, Research and Volunteer Opportunities
Second-year medical student and musician Mallika Patel reflects on collaborative research efforts with Feinberg faculty and her experience volunteering for the COVID-19 Med Supply Drive’s Illinois chapter.
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Uncovering How Protein Complexes Impact Gene Expression
Northwestern Medicine scientists have detailed the diverse function of CDK9-containing complexes and their impact on gene expression in a recent study published in the journal Genes and Development.
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Multi-faceted Therapeutic Target for Metabolic Syndrome Discovered
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a potential multi-faceted therapeutic target for preventing and treating the metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study.
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Study Identifies New Potential Therapeutic Approach for Glioblastoma
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a potential combined targeted therapy approach for treating glioblastoma, according to a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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PA Student Discusses Healthcare Career Opportunities and Advocacy
Reanna Williams, a first-year student in the Physician Assistant program and president of Feinberg’s PA class of 2022, is excited for the ample opportunities becoming a PA can offer her in the healthcare field.
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Drug for Advanced Parkinson’s Shows No Benefit
A drug that demonstrated neuroprotective effect and slowed disease progression in animal models of Parkinson’s disease showed no symptomatic benefit in patients with the neurodegenerative disorder, according to results from a clinical trial led by Northwestern Medicine investigators.
