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Seifert, Davis Named Medical Faculty Council Mentors of the Year (L-R) The Medical Faculty Council 2011 Mentor of the Year awards honored A. Todd Davis, MD, professor emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics, and Hank Seifert, PhD. professor in the Department of Microbiology-Immunology. The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Medical Faculty Council (MFC) –[…]

Innovation Day, Chicago Innovation Spotlight Highlight Emerging Biomedical Research Innovation Day Keynote Speaker Jack Kessler, MD, Ken and Ruth Davee Professor of Stem Cell Biology and chair of the Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, presented his research on the factors that influence the growth and differentiation of human embryonic stems cells. The Center[…]

Alumni Weekend 2011 Members of the inaugural honors program in medical education class — (L-R) Drs. E. Allanah ruder, assistant professor in the division of Hematology/Oncology, wynne kearney, and Ira Weiss, associate professor in the division of cardiology — joined fellow alums to celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary at alumni weekend 2011. Members of the[…]

2011 Distinguished Women in Medicine and Science Lecture Kathleen Green, PhD, Joseph L. Mayberry, Sr., Professor of Pathology and Toxicology at Feinberg, presented the 15th annual Distinguished Women in Medicine and Science Lecture. The Women Faculty Organization (WFO) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine recently hosted its 15th annual Distinguished Women in Medicine and[…]

New Target Identified for Scleroderma Therapy Investigators at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have identified the molecule Egr-1 (early growth response factor 1) as a new therapy target for scleroderma, an autoimmune disease for which there currently is no cure. Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the[…]

Wrinkles are Scarier Than Skin Cancer for Young Tanners Warnings about a ruined appearance is best way to reduce tanning salon visits What’s the most effective way to convince young women to cut back on their indoor tanning, a habit that hikes their risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75 percent?[…]

Diluted Bleach Is New Treatment for Kids’ Eczema Dr. Amy Paller It’s best known for whitening a load of laundry. But now simple household bleach has a surprising new role: an effective treatment for kids’ chronic eczema. Chronic, severe eczema can mar a childhood. The skin disorder starts with red, itchy, inflamed skin that often[…]