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Nora Dunne is the publications editor for the medical school’s Office of Communications. She edits Northwestern Medicine Magazine and writes news stories about research ranging from basic and translational sciences to public health. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University and is currently earning a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at Northwestern. nora.dunne@northwestern.edu

Campus News

Jul 28, 2016 0

Muller Steps Down as Chair of Pathology

William Muller, MD, PhD, Magerstadt Professor of Pathology, has stepped down as chair of the Department of Pathology after nine years of leadership in the role.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jul 26, 2016 0

Latest Heart Valve Replacement Technology Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Patients

High-risk and inoperable patients with severe aortic stenosis had very low rates of complications and mortality after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure to repair their condition using a new generation replacement valve, according to new research.

Scientific Advances

Jul 21, 2016 0

Fruit Flies Inform Understanding of Human Gene Expression

When it comes to gene regulation, there are more similarities between fruit flies and humans than previously thought, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jul 19, 2016 0

Evaluating a Precision Medicine Approach to Treating Advanced Breast Cancer

Identifying mutations in the estrogen receptor (ER) gene can help clinicians choose effective therapies for patients with ER-positive metastatic breast cancer, according to recent research.

Disease Discoveries

Jul 12, 2016 0

New Antidepressant Target Discovered

Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated how gene therapy targeted against a set of proteins called HCN channels could lead to new treatments for depression.

Disease Discoveries

Jul 6, 2016 0

Indoor Air Pollution Linked to Heart Disease

Burning kerosene and diesel fuel indoors for lighting, cooking and heating may increase the chance of developing fatal heart disease, according to recent research.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jun 28, 2016 0

Testing New Therapies for Emphysema

Coils implanted into the lungs may improve exercise tolerance for patients with severe emphysema, according to a study that involved Northwestern Medicine investigators.

Campus News

Jun 27, 2016 0

Clements Selected for National Resident Matching Program Board

Deborah Clements, MD, chair of Family and Community Medicine, has been appointed as a member of the National Resident Matching Program’s board of directors.

Clinical Breakthroughs

Jun 22, 2016 0

Acceptance For Life: Improving Transplant Immune Tolerance

Northwestern Medicine scientists take innovative cell-based approaches to induce immune tolerance In kidney transplant recipients.

Disease Discoveries

Jun 16, 2016 0

Disease that Causes Blindness in Children Tied to New Gene

Northwestern Medicine scientists and collaborators discovered that mutations in the TEK gene lead to primary congenital glaucoma, validating previous findings in mice and suggesting a target for future therapies.

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