Byline: Sarah Plumridge
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Uncovering the Dynamics of Gene Expression and Epigenetic Signatures in the Stem Cells of Sperm
New insights into male germline development may help scientists better understand how external factors might have an effect on the germ cells of offspring in the future.
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Graduate Student Investigates Control Mechanisms for the Cystic Fibrosis Gene
Rui Yang, a graduate student in the Driskill Graduate Program, studied the chromatin structure and expression of the gene that, when mutated, causes cystic fibrosis.
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Department of Ophthalmology Awarded Research to Prevent Blindness Grant
The Department of Ophthalmology has received an $115,000 unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to support research into the causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases.
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First Chilean Physical Therapist Exchange Student Shares Experience At Feinberg
Rodrigo Garrido Cáceres, the first physical therapist exchange student from the University of San Sebastian in Chile, spent six-weeks this fall at Feinberg.
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Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics Students Celebrate At Closing Ceremony
The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center held a closing ceremony for their second graduating class of Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics students.
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Studying Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy
A randomized clinical trial showed an intravitreous drug may be an alternative treatment for some patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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Student Explores Encephalitis in the Newborn Brain
Douglas Wilcox, a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, discovered the herpes simplex virus targets a host cell protein to cause severe disease and encephalitis in newborns.
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Proteomics to Expand on Chicago Campus
Proteomics, the large-scale study of proteins, is critical to many research projects taking place at the medical school. Plans are in place to expand capabilities on the Chicago campus in 2016, which will help scientists use proteins to make breakthroughs in varied fields of study.
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FAME Expands Educational and Training Offerings
The Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (FAME) plays an essential role at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, by recognizing and supporting outstanding educational contributions.
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Investigating How Cholera Bacteria Toxins Inhibit Autophagy
A new Northwestern Medicine study highlighted for the first time how a toxin from the extracellular bacterium Vibrio cholerae can inhibit autophagy and endosomal trafficking.
