Byline: Will Doss
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Crystal Structures Reveal How Abnormal Protein Interactions Impair Synapse Function
Northwestern Medicine investigators applied discovery-based proteomics to identify synaptic protein interactions that possibly contribute to autism spectrum disorders.
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Chemotherapy Drug Maintains Quality of Life Despite Side Effects
Patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors had a similar quality of life while on a newly approved chemotherapy drug, as compared to patients receiving a placebo, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Novel Technique Explains Herbicide’s Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have published a paper in Nature Chemical Biology, detailing an innovative use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology that has helped reveal how oxidative stress explains a common herbicide’s link to risk of Parkinson’s.
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PA Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Profession With PA Week
The Feinberg Physician Assistant Program raised awareness about the profession and celebrated current students and past graduates as part of National PA Week.
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Northwestern Alumni Return to Share Insight Into Industry
Feinberg alumni discussed their careers in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals and highlighted common pitfalls for physicians to avoid when transitioning to working in industry.
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Previously Unknown Gene Mutation May Increase Risk for Heart Disease
A newly discovered gene mutation may increase a patient’s risk of genetic heart disease, presenting a target for therapy or genetic screening down the road.
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Early- and Mid-Career Investigators Recognized by NIH
Two Northwestern Medicine scientists have received NIH Director’s Awards, which fund innovative research with high-impact potential.
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Medical Education Day Celebrates Feinberg Educators and Provides Teaching Tools
Feinberg faculty, students and staff gathered to recognize medical education through workshops, lectures and presentations at the seventh annual Medical Education Day.
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Toxic Genetic Material’s Origins Discovered
A Northwestern Medicine study found a novel chemical transformation in the formation of colibactin, a toxic agent produced by gut bacteria, including certain strains of E. Coli.
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Feinberg Professor Strives to Reduce Gunshot Mortality in Chicago
Mamta Swaroop, MD, associate professor of Surgery, leads the Chicago South Side Trauma First Responders Course, a free program giving Chicago community members the tools to render first aid to trauma victims.
