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Students Collaborate to Solve Global Health Concern at Intramural Case Competition
Students from disciplines across Northwestern recently collaborated to pitch solutions to complex, real-world global health challenges at Global Health Day’s Intramural Global Health Case Competition.
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Novel Biomarker May Predict Immunotherapy Resistance
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a novel biomarker for immune immunotherapy resistance in cancer that may also serve as a potential therapeutic target for patients who don’t respond well to immunotherapy, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Study Identifies Misleading Genomic Sequences of Bacteria Causing Gonorrhea
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified issues with most genomic sequence data for the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, findings that could complicate future epidemiological and pathogenesis studies, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
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Elucidating Brain Communication Networks
The human brain is often described as the most complex network in existence, with billions of neurons exchanging signals across intricate pathways. Recent research led by Feinberg investigators is revealing how different regions of the brain coordinate and process information, and how disruptions in these networks can impact health.
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Arvanitis Honored with International Leadership Award
Constadina (Dina) Arvanitis, PhD, director of Feinberg’s Center for Advanced Microscopy, has been honored with the 2025 Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) Vice President’s Award for her outstanding leadership and service to the global scientific imaging community.
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New ‘Heart Percentile’ Calculator Helps Young Adults Grasp Their Long-Term Risk
A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger adults forecast and understand their risk of a heart event over the next 30 years.
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Wireless Device ‘Speaks’ to the Brain With Light
Northwestern scientists have developed a wireless device that uses light to send information directly to the brain — bypassing the body’s natural sensory pathways, as detailed in a new study published in Nature Neuroscience.
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Hormone Therapy Does Not Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Younger Postmenopausal Women
While menopausal hormone therapy increased cardiovascular disease risk in postmenopausal women older than 70 years with vasomotor symptoms, hormone therapy did not significantly affect cardiovascular disease risk in younger postmenopausal women, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Exploring the Link Between RNA Modification and Prostate Cancer Growth
A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered a connection between a well-known cancer-related protein and a major RNA modification process, which may inform new treatment strategies against prostate cancer.
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Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
A recent study has provided the first side-by-side comparison of how three major COVID-19 vaccine types differ in triggering immune responses and sustaining protection.
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Mechanisms of Antibody Production May Help Improve Vaccines
Northwestern scientists have discovered how IgA antibodies are produced through unexpected cellular pathways, findings that may help inform the design of more effective vaccines to prevent infections, according to a recent study.
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Study Finds Uneven Burden of Brain and Nervous System Cancers in the US
A new nationwide study has revealed striking differences in how brain and nervous system cancers affect Americans depending on where they live, as well as their age, sex and socioeconomic status, according to the study published in JAMA Neurology.
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Global Health Day Celebrates Research and International Collaboration
Northwestern students, faculty, staff and community partners shared and recognized global health research, education and outreach at the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health’s 14th annual Global Health Day on November 19.
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New Study Shows Lung Cancer Surveillance in the United States Misses Most Patients; Northwestern Medicine Investigators Urge Universal Age-based Screening
In a new study of nearly 1,000 consecutive patients treated for lung cancer at Northwestern Medicine, investigators discovered only 35 percent would have qualified for screening according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) screening criteria.
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Genetic Mechanisms Promote Antimicrobial Resistance in Gonorrhea
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified previously unknown genetic mechanisms that promote antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhea, findings that may inform the development of more effective treatment strategies, according to a recent study published in PLoS Pathogens.
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Medical and MPH Students Present Research at Poster Session
Feinberg recently hosted a joint poster session for second-year medical students and students in the Master of Public Health program, bringing together 120 MD and MPH students who presented projects spanning public health, clinical medicine, basic science and health equity.
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Feinberg Hosts Inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine
Physicians, educators and trainees from around the world convened at Feinberg’s inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine, a two-day event designed to revive and celebrate the timeless yet evolving practice of bedside care.
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Feinberg Art Fair Highlights Creative Talents
Medical students, trainees, faculty and staff gathered on November 17 to recognize and celebrate the creative talents of the Feinberg community at the Feinberg Art Fair, now in its second year.
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How a Cellular ‘Engine’ Controls Building Blocks of DNA
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a surprising link between a tiny cellular engine and the way cancer cells build the DNA they need to proliferate, according to a new study published in Molecular Cell.
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New Study Could Help Your Doctor Make Smarter Treatment Decisions
By presenting just the “sweet spot” of treatment alternatives in an electronic health record system, physicians were more likely to choose a high-quality alternative, according to a recent study.