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People-Driven, Data Powered: Feinberg Launches New Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has established a new Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, with the goal of augmenting human expertise with computational methods to advance the science of human health.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Collaborative Research with the South Asian American Community
Attendees recently celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America (MASALA) Study, the first longitudinal cohort study to investigate heart disease and diabetes risk factors that contribute to disparities in South Asian Americans.
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New Wrinkles in Neuromodulation
A new study reveals that dopamine regulates movement-promoting brain circuits more dynamically than previously envisaged.
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Student Helps Organize Northwestern’s Inaugural Healthcare Hackathon
Neha Reddy, a second-year MSTP student, recently co-founded Northwestern’s first Health Hackathon, a two-day event focused on exploring challenges in the current healthcare system and designing creative solutions.
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Investigating Risk of Heart Failure Through Adulthood
High levels of albumin — the most abundant protein in the bloodstream — present in one’s urine may indicate a higher risk of heart failure later in life, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology.
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Gallbladder May Promote Transmission of Common Hospital-Acquired Infection
A recent study has found that the gallbladder may play a crucial role in the transmission of a common infection found in hospital settings, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
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Student Investigates Impact of Medicine Beyond the Clinic
Kassandra Samuel, a third-year medical student, is interested in improving surgery — both when patients are under the knife and during their recovery.
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Record Turnout for Northwestern’s Biomedical Data Science Day
Nearly 300 people attended Northwestern’s Biomedical Data Science Day, which included dozens of immersive and interactive workshops and talks on the current state of biomedical data research.
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Anti-Cancer Drug May Have Unintended Side Effects
An emerging strategy to boost fight cancer may actually harm certain immune cells, according to a recent study.
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Anxiety’s Overlooked Role in Swallowing Disorders
A new study has found that psychological influences may be an underappreciated contributor to swallowing disorders, and should be incorporated into evaluations of symptom severity.
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Gene Pathway Shows Therapeutic Potential for Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators identified a specific gene as a key regulator of immune cells called invariant natural killer T cells, which may present therapeutic potential for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Lead to New Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Disrupting the brain’s orbitofrontal cortex with a noninvasive stimulation technique impairs a person’s ability to make inference-based decisions and may help treat psychiatric disorders, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Student Aims for the Crossroads of Medicine and Scientific Discovery
After a stint at the Department of Health and Human Services, Ariel Thames, a third-year MSTP student, is working to do the most good by using her policy knowledge and scientific acumen to channel research discoveries into effective treatments.
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New Space a Boon for Clinical, Translational Investigation at Northwestern
Northwestern Medicine has opened a new 10,000 square foot Clinical Research Hub to enhance the investigative scope and infrastructure for clinical research and to improving participant experiences.
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Hot Cocoa Aids Walking in Peripheral Artery Disease
Drinking flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day improved walking distance in individuals with peripheral artery disease, reports a new Northwestern Medicine pilot study published in Circulation Research.
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No Coronavirus Transmission in Womb, Study Says
A new study has found no evidence that the 2019 novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is passed from women in their third trimester to the fetus in the womb.
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Uncovering the Cellular Mechanisms Behind Genetic Mutations in ALS
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that mutations in the largest genetic contributor to ALS leads to the dysfunction and eventual degeneration of certain specialized subtypes in the brain. The findings may lead to development of novel therapeutic interventions for the disease.
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Novel Drug Reduces Menstrual Bleeding from Uterine Fibroids
Elagolix, a newly developed orally administered drug, was effective in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding in women with uterine fibroids, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.
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Remembering Virginia Bishop, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine
Virginia Bishop, MD, MPH, assistant professor of Preventive Medicine in the Division of Public Health Practice, was a respected colleague, educator and advocate for diversity, inclusion and equity in healthcare and medical education.
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LCME Accreditation Self-Study Process Kicks Off at Feinberg
The medical school’s 18-month-long self-study process, part of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education’s accreditation process, kicked off last week.
