New Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research Established
Northwestern has established the new Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research, which will provide investigators and patients more support while uncovering new discoveries from applied and basic science research on allergies.
First Prostate Cancer Therapy to Target Genes Delays Cancer Progression
The first prostate cancer treatment based on the genetic makeup of the cancer resulted in significant improvements, according to a large international trial led by Northwestern Medicine investigators.
Northwestern Faculty Help Local Student-Inventors Test Winning Concepts
Three Chicagoland high school students created the PeelTowel, a citrus peel-based, anti-microbial paper towel, and tested it in the laboratory of Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, vice chair of the Department of Microbiology-Immunology.
Damaged Brain Circuit Linked to Amnesia
A recent investigation published in Nature Communications revealed how damage to a neural circuit can cause amnesia.
Reflecting on the Past and Making Plans for the Future: State of IPHAM 2019
The annual “State of IPHAM” address kicked off the academic year’s IPHAM Seminar Series by telling the story of the institute through its values: impact, health equity, diversity, respect, collaboration, research excellence, and sharing knowledge and benefits.
Feinberg Welcomes New PhD Students
New PhD students from around the world have arrived on the Chicago campus to join several of the PhD programs on campus, including the Driskill Graduate Program in the Life Sciences, Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience program, Medical Scientist Training Program, Clinical Psychology PhD Program and Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program.
Activating New Neurons Could Treat Depression
Boosting the activity of newly-created neurons mimicked the effect of antidepressant medication in mouse models, according to a recent study.
Expanding Genetic Screening Guidelines for Colon Cancer
A new study provided evidence that current guidelines for genetic screenings for colorectal cancer-associated genes are missing patients and should be expanded.
Chaplain Turned Medical Student Stays Active in Community Engagement
Jordan Coleman, a third-year medical student, previously worked as a chaplain in prisons, homeless shelters and hospitals — an experience that enhances his clinical experiences today.
Hospital Ratings Systems Get Low Grades from Experts
Many hospital rating systems are inconsistent and suffer from fundamental weaknesses, according to experts, as reported by a new Northwestern Medicine study.
NUCATS Awarded $46 Million to Transform Scientific Discovery into Treatments
Northwestern University has received a five-year, $46 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to renew the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute.
Map of Broken Brain Networks Shows Why People Lose Speech in Language-Based Dementia
Northwestern Medicine scientists have pinpointed the location of dysfunctional brain networks that lead loss of language in primary progressive aphasia, a form of dementia.
Driskill Day 2019: Achievements in Life Sciences
Students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences, welcoming new students and recognizing distinguished upperclassmen and graduates.
Scientists Discover Unexpected Functions of Neural Protein
A new study identified two new functions of a neural regulatory protein, with possible clinical implications down the line.
Examining the Ethics and Health Inequalities of Overseas HIV Trials
A recent campus talk explored how clinical trials of HIV/AIDS drugs in developing countries in the 90s sparked a wealth of discussions about ethics in scientific investigation and barriers to healthcare access.
Total Heart Disease Deaths on The Rise
Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension have been increasing since 2011, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Public Health Boot Camp Graduates Its 2019 Cohort
In partnership with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and several Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine departments and centers, the Public Health Boot Camp delivers an annual week-long residential training program for HIV/AIDS community-based service providers.
ALS Drug Grant to Spur Drug Discovery at Northwestern
Two Northwestern University scientists have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to collaborate and investigate drug therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Day Highlights Innovative Research
The 9th annual Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences Training Day brought together a group of more than 100 scientists and students across departments and programs to showcase research collaborations.
New Brain Cancer Drug Shows Promise
The safety of a new therapy for an aggressive brain tumor was demonstrated in a recent clinical trial, and the drug also cleared other important hurdles.
Sesame Allergy is More Common Than Previously Recognized
Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the U.S., more than previously known, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
Resilient Shark Spines May Inform Treatment for Human Bone Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientist Stuart Stock uses powerful imaging technology to better understand shark vertebrae’s formation and strength, information that may help people with degenerative bone diseases.
New Target for Slowing Breast Cancer’s Spread to Brain
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a protein that helps reprogram HER2-positive breast cancer cells to survive in the brain, according to a recent study.
New Dining Options on Campus
The opening of the new Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center is poised to bring even more additions to dining options on the Chicago campus, with new outlets opening by late fall.
Innovative Imaging Approach Uncovers Pathway Changes After Stroke
A new study measured changes in neural pathways after a stroke, finding that many patients’ nervous systems appear to shift activity to undamaged motor pathways from the brain and the brainstem.
Blood Test Could Catch Liver Cancer Early
A new blood test can identify early-stage liver cancer, allowing clinicians to start treatment early, according to a new study.
Newly Discovered Mechanism May Control Inflammation
A new study has discovered previously unknown details about a mechanism that lets white blood cells travel from blood vessels into tissue, a process key to inflammation.
New Approach Shows Promise in Treating Parkinson’s Symptoms
Northwestern Medicine scientists have rescued movement in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease by restoring the intrinsic discharge of nerve cells within the subthalamic nucleus.
Procedure Proves Effective in Treating Rare Swallowing Disorder
A procedure called POEM significantly improved treatment outcomes among patients with achalasia — a rare swallowing disorder — compared with a standard therapy, according to a clinical trial published in JAMA.
New Developments in Quest for Huntington’s Disease Treatments
A molecule drastically reduced toxic proteins in human neuron cells with Huntington’s disease, representing a potential therapy for the deadly degenerative disease, according to a new study.