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Protein Implicated as Driver of Lung Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how a testis-specific protein contributes to tumor growth and progression when it is missexpressed in lung cancer, according to a study published in Science Advances.
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Fewer Long-Distance Runners Die of Cardiac Arrest, Study Finds
Fewer long-distance runners are dying from heart problems during organized races, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Gut Bacteria Changes and Diabetes
Sugary drinks have been linked to changes in the gut microbiome and higher diabetes risk in Hispanic and Latino populations, according to study published in Cell Metabolism.
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Northwestern Launches Pioneering Medical Research Institute With $10 Million Gift From Trustee Kimberly Querrey, Bringing Her Total University Giving to $391 Million
Northwestern University Trustee Kimberly K. Querrey has made a $10 million gift to create and enhance the Querrey Simpson Institute for Regenerative Engineering at Northwestern University.
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ALS Drug Effectively Treats Alzheimer’s Disease in New Animal Study
A small-molecule compound developed by Northwestern scientists improves neuron health in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in PNAS.
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Study Identifies Link Between Body Clock Disruption and Metabolic Disease
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered how disruptions in circadian rhythm in our muscles combined with poor diet can contribute to the development of diabetes, according to a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Investigating Cytoskeletal Filament Formation
Scientists have uncovered new details about cellular filaments that play a critical role in wound healing, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Improving Patient Screening for Housing Instability
Using electronic health record data to measure how frequently someone changes their residential address may be an effective tool to screen for patients who may be experiencing homelessness, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in PLOS One.
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Leading Precision Medicine Expert, Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, Named Chair of Radiation Oncology
Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, associate professor of Radiation Oncology and co-leader of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University’s Lung Cancer Program, has been named chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology.
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NUDOCS Program Guides Aspiring Physicians on the Path to Medicine
Northwestern undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine recently participated in the NUDOCS program, an immersive experience designed to provide hands-on exposure to clinical and community healthcare settings.
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New Key Genes in Parkinson’s Disease Identified Using CRISPR Technology
A new Northwestern Medicine study published in Science has identified a new set of genes that contribute to the risk of Parkinson’s disease, opening the door to previously untapped drug targets for treating the disease.
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Novel Approach Improves Protein Characterization in Human Tissue
Scientists have developed a novel, robust proteomics technique that can more accurately identify and spatially characterize thousands of proteins in single cells within human tissue samples, as detailed in a recent study published in Nature Communications.
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New Wearable Device is the First to Gauge Health by Sensing Gases Through Skin
Northwestern University scientists have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin, according to a new study published in Nature.
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IPHAM Public Health Summit Celebrates Advocacy and Community
Students, faculty, staff and public health leaders joined Northwestern University’s Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) for the institute’s annual Public Health Summit at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center on April 2.
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Uncovering Mechanisms Driving Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered previously unknown metabolic changes that may contribute to the development of a subtype of breast cancer, findings which may inform new targeted preventives and therapeutics, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.
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Food Insecurity Now, Heart Disease Later
Young adults experiencing food insecurity have greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for other socioeconomic factors, according to a recent study.
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Violent Reinjury in Firearm-Injured Children Linked to Neighborhood Factors
Children in areas with the lowest Child Opportunity Index — which reflects factors like education, social and economic resources — were over twice as likely to suffer another violent injury within a year after an initial firearm-related emergency room visit, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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World’s Smallest Pacemaker is Activated by Light
Northwestern engineers have developed a pacemaker so small that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe and be non-invasively injected into the body.
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Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Heart Disease
A team of scientists led by Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new details about a deadly heart condition with limited treatment options, according to a study published in the journal Circulation.
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New Function Discovered for Protein Important in Leukemia
A new study has identified a previously unobserved function of a protein found in the cell nuclei of all flora and fauna, playing a role promoting gene transcription.