Health Equity Week Shines Light on Disparities
McGaw Medical Center hosted the first annual Health Equity Week, a series of panel discussions highlighting the roots of healthcare disparities and how clinicians and scientists are working to find solutions.
Transforming Lung Cells Critical for Pulmonary Fibrosis
The failure of epithelial cells to complete a stem cell-like transition may lead to pulmonary fibrosis, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
Bunta Honored as ‘Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession’
Andrew D. Bunta, ’67 MD, ’74 GME, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been named a “Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession” by the American Orthopaedic Association.
Medical Student Volunteers Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
With the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort well underway, many of Feinberg’s medical students have volunteered to administer vaccines to patients at Northwestern Medicine healthcare sites across Chicago.
Scientists Develop First Wireless Sensors to Monitor Pregnant Women and their Babies
A new wearable device developed at Northwestern measures mothers’ and babies’ vital signs and data that cannot be collected with current technology.
Krainc to receive $9 Million, 8-year NIH Grant
Dimitri Krainc, MD, PhD, has received a Research Program Award grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
New Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution
The Institute for Global Health (IGH) has established the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution which will apply lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the tracking and prevention of future threats.
Uncovering Epigenetic Mechanisms Underlying Cancer Development
Two Northwestern Medicine studies are improving the understanding of epigenetic mechanisms in cancer development and progression, and identifying novel cancer driver genes that may help identify patients who will benefit from immunotherapy.
Bilaver and Epstein Named New Leaders of Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program
Lucy Bilaver, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics, has been named director of the Health Sciences Integrated PhD program, while Richard Epstein, PhD, MPH, research professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has been named associate director.
Wearable Sensor Tracks Pediatric Eczema, Adult Itch Symptoms
A new wearable sensor that actually quantifies itch by measuring scratching when placed on the hand has been developed by Northwestern University scientists.
Feinberg Medical Student Honored with Prestigious U.S. Public Health Service Award
Hooman Azad, a student in Feinberg’s MD/MPH degree program, has been awarded a 2021 Excellence in Public Health Award from the U.S. Public Health Service.
Investigators to Explore Circadian Rhythms in Cancer and Aging
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators led by Rina Fox, PhD, MPH, received a Cancer and Aging Translational Bridge Award to investigate circadian disruption in lymphoma.
Mitochondria Play Key Role in Lymphatic Development
Mitochondria play a key role in forming the lymphatic vasculature by acting as a metabolic sensor during the migration of lymphatic progenitor cells from the veins.
Northwestern Named Network of the National Library of Medicine Evaluation Center
Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center has been named the National Evaluation Center for the Network of the National Library of Medicine, a five-year, $4 million award.
Spring Honored with SBM Distinguished Scientist Award
Bonnie Spring, PhD, chief of Behavioral Medicine in the Department of Preventive Medicine, has received the 2021 Distinguished Scientist Award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Drug Demonstrates Poor Efficacy in Advanced Bladder Cancer
An FDA-approved monoclonal antibody drug used to treat advanced bladder cancer demonstrated poor efficacy in a recent clinical trial.
Northwestern Investigators Pursue Strategies to Combat COVID-19
Northwestern Medicine scientists and clinicians have continued to investigate methods to combat the disease, including strategies to conduct clinical trials during a pandemic, studying neurologic symptoms in children and reflecting on the importance of professional medical organizations during a public health crisis.
Ahya Honored with Service Award from National Kidney Foundation
Shubhada Ahya, MD, has received the Medical Advisory Board Distinguished Service Award from the National Kidney Foundation.
Transporter Imbalance Implicated in Schizophrenia
Alterations in the balance of two chloride transporters may be responsible for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
Second-Year PA Students Present Capstone Projects
Second-year students in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program presented their final capstone projects involving a comprehensive literature review of a clinical topic of their choosing during a virtual event on April 16.
Three Feinberg Faculty Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Three members of the Feinberg faculty have been elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
Mitochondria Could Boost Immunotherapy Effectiveness
Boosting mitochondrial function in a subpopulation of T cells could make cancer immunotherapy more effective, according to a recent study.
Supporting Diversity in Medicine and Medical Education
Feinberg faculty, residents and students recently participated in the Student National Medical Association’s annual medical education conference, a cornerstone gathering for current and future medical students from minority populations traditionally underrepresented in medicine.
Wayne and McDermott Honored for Contributions to Medical Education, Research
Diane B. Wayne, ’91 MD, and Mary McDermott, MD, ’92 GME, have been recognized by the Society of General Internal Medicine for their lifetime contributions to medical education and research.
Uncovering the Function of Prostate Cancer Protein
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a mechanism that makes a prostate cancer-causing protein called FOXA1 more resilient, according to a recent study.
Gender-Affirming Treatment Impacts Cholesterol Levels
Gender-affirming hormone treatment caused cholesterol levels to increase for people designated male at birth and decrease for people designated female at birth, according to a recent study.
Interaction of Mitochondria and Lysosomes Key in Parkinson’s Disease
Prolonged contact between the mitochondria and the lysosome causes aberrant distribution of mitochondria, contributing to neuronal dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease.
Inaugural LEAP Program Graduates its First Class of Emerging Faculty Leaders
The Northwestern University Leadership Education Advancement Program (NU-LEAP) welcomed its inaugural class of Feinberg faculty graduates during a virtual ceremony on April 13.
Feinberg Welcomes Admitted Students During Virtual Second Look
Admitted students recently attended this year’s virtual Second Look, a month-long series of online informational sessions about the medical school’s curriculum and community and opportunities to speak with current students and faculty.
Understanding Epigenetic Regulators in Neurodevelopmental Diseases and Cancer
Northwestern Medicine investigators are advancing the understanding of two groups of transcription factors and their role in many neurodevelopmental diseases and cancers, which is essential for developing novel therapeutic approaches.