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Astrocytes May Play a Role in Parkinson’s Disease
New Northwestern Medicine research shows how astrocytes, a type of cell in the brain, may play a role in regulating a pathway that is overactive in Parkinson’s disease.
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Scientists Develop Soft, Microfluidic ‘Lab on the Skin’ for Sweat Analysis
A Northwestern research team has developed a first-of-its-kind flexible microfluidic device that adheres to the skin and measures the wearer’s sweat.
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Exploring a New Approach to Treating Aggressive Breast Cancers
A new strategy for targeting a protein called GRP78 could be used to simultaneously provide diagnostic imaging and deliver treatment for inflammatory breast cancer, according to a recent study.
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Investigating Clinical Trends in HIV-Associated Cancers
Two HIV-associated cancers are less common since the advent of antiretroviral therapy, but still occur in patients with controlled HIV, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Discussing Public Health Issues at Standing Rock
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and SNMA hosted a talk to promote awareness and discuss the public health response at Standing Rock, North Dakota.
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New Insights Into Mechanisms Behind Polycystic Kidney Disease
A new study shows potential mechanisms leading to the activation of a mutated gene in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
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Medical Student Brings Engineering Innovation to Global Health
Matthew Doerfler, a second-year medical student, majored in biomedical engineering as an undergrad, and now brings those skills to his global health research at Feinberg.
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Investigating the Molecular Roots of Lung Disease
Chief Scott Budinger, MD, and the other scientists in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine tackle some of the most common — and fatal — medical conditions in the world.
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Greenland Honored by ACP and AAMC for Contributions to Preventive Cardiology
Philip Greenland, MD, the Harry W. Dingman Professor of Cardiology, has received the David E. Rogers Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges and the James D. Bruce Award from the American College of Physicians.
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Short Episodes of Atrial Fibrillation Don’t Increase Stroke Risk
Patients with pacemakers or defibrillators who experience only short episodes of atrial fibrillation are not at an increased risk for stroke, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Les Turner ALS Symposium Gathers Scientists, Patients and Experts to Celebrate Research, Patient Care and Education
Physicians, patients, scientists and supporters gathered at the 6th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS and NeuroRepair to share research updates, provide patient education and foster new scientific collaborations.
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Former U.S. Surgeon General Addresses Health Disparities
Antonia Novello, MD, former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke on health disparities in the U.S. at the Diversity and Inclusion Lyceum Lecture.
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PhD Student Explores the Development of Eosinophils in Allergic Diseases
A Northwestern Medicine study, led by a fifth-year PhD student, has demonstrated that a cytokine known to be important in allergic disease called interleukin-33 (IL-33) plays a key role regulating stem cells under normal, healthy conditions.
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New Drug Clears Atopic Dermatitis in Clinical Trials
Nearly 40 percent of patients with atopic dermatitis saw their disease completely or almost completely cleared with a new drug called dupilumab, according to a Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.
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Gene Signature Predicts Response to Radiation Therapy
In a retrospective study, scientists developed and validated a gene expression signature that can predict which patients with prostate cancer will benefit most from postoperative radiotherapy.
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Linder Joins Northwestern as Chief of General Internal Medicine
Jeffrey Linder, ’97 MD, MPH, will join Northwestern as the new chief of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.
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Taiwo to Lead Division of Infectious Diseases
Babafemi Taiwo, MBBS, ’06 GME, has been named chief of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine.
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Longitudinal Study Links Air Pollution With Cardiovascular Disease Risk
New research suggests increased concentrations of air pollution are associated with progression of cardiovascular disease.
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Students Host Dinners to Promote Community Amongst Peers
Medical student Arianna Yanes created Supper with Six to bring her classmates closer together and bridge the gap between class years and even other Northwestern students.
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Medical Improv Course Boosts Communication and Teamwork Skills
Medical students learn to enhance communication and teamwork skills through a medical improv course, part of their seminar in bioethics and medical humanities.
