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Dec 3, 2013

Exploring the Cancer Fighting Effects of Cytokines

Although the mechanisms by which interferons, or signaling proteins, generate anti-cancer responses remain to be defined, Leonidas Platanias, MD, PhD, has revealed the essential role that certain enzymes play.

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Dec 2, 2013

Hormone May Play Role in Influenza Outcomes for Obese

Kathryn Radigan, MD, has received an Early Career Investigator Award from the American Thoracic Society Foundation to study the link between leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite and obesity, and an increased susceptibility to influenza A-induced lung injury.

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Nov 27, 2013

Clinical Trial Shows Tongue-Controlled Wheelchair Outperforms Popular Navigation System

New study is the first to show that the tongue-controlled system works faster and equally as accurately as the more common sip-and-puff wheelchairs.

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Nov 26, 2013

Taking a Closer Look at Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Second-year medical student Tiffany Sun sought answers to the progression of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, and response to treatments. This research project is part of the Area of Scholarly Concentration, a part of the new curriculum.

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Nov 25, 2013

Lorand Honored at Biomedical Symposium

A Northwestern University faculty member since 1955, Laszlo Lorand, PhD, is credited with promoting cross-campus collaboration between Evanston and the medical school, while making groundbreaking discoveries in the field of blood coagulation.

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Nov 22, 2013

Scientists Uncover New Treatment Target for Most Common Pediatric Eye Cancer

Within the United States, the majority of retinoblastoma patients are diagnosed before their second birthday, and many lose their sight due to this disease. In developing nations, advanced retinoblastoma is an even greater clinical challenge and the mortality rate is as high as 70 percent.

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Nov 21, 2013

Tumor Simulations Offer Insight into Treatment Options

New research published by Kristin Swanson, PhD, in PLOS ONE highlights the use of a biomathematical model and optimization algorithm to decrease the amount of radiation received by normal tissue and to increase its impact on brain tumors.

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Nov 20, 2013

Blattner Receives Clinical Education Award

Sharon A. Blattner, MEd, PA-C, director of clinical education for the Physician Assistant Program, received a teaching award at the 2013 Physician Assistant Education Association Annual Education Forum.

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Nov 19, 2013

Timing Affects Brain’s Ability to Merge Visual Cues

Research findings from the lab of Xiaorong Liu, PhD, show how visual experiences and proper developmental timing shape neural circuits during a critical period in early life.

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Nov 18, 2013

Alumnus Making a Difference in Medical Education, State Legislature

Alumnus Andrew Eisen, HPME ’94, state assemblyman, pediatrician, and an associate dean, attributes his career in public policy and medical education to his experiences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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