Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new method of measuring and optimizing the maturation process of cultured heart cells, an approach that will set the future standard for a commonly used cell model in scientific research, according to details published in Cell Reports.
A new gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for two rare genetic blood disorders, according to a pair of trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
A study has shown the majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases feel stigmatized by peers for their condition, are sometimes bullied, and often suffer from depression and anxiety.
Joan Trimuel Williams has been named Feinberg’s senior director for Faculty and Regulatory Affairs.
In obesity treatments, patients who only received technology assistance were less likely to show weight loss than those who also received help from a human coach, according to a new study.
Investigators have discovered new mechanisms underlying intratumor heterogeneity and treatment resistance in meningiomas, the most common type of primary central nervous system tumor, according to a recent study published in Nature Genetics.
A recent study from the laboratory of Shi-Yuan Cheng, PhD, has identified novel mechanisms underlying RNA splicing events within glioma tumor cells, mechanisms which may serve as novel therapeutic targets, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Feinberg honored the MD Class of 2024 during the medical school’s 165th commencement ceremony held in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on May 13.
Faculty members and fourth-year medical students were recognized for academic and clinical excellence during Feinberg’s Honors Day, held on May 10 in the Hughes auditorium.
A unique genetic variation in the MAPT gene was associated with increased risk of Pick’s disease, a rare form of frontotemporal dementia, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Neurology.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men and is currently the second-leading cause of death in men in the U.S. In 2001, the National Cancer Institute established seven Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in prostate cancer across the U.S., one of which includes the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University’s Prostate Cancer SPORE.
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how herpes viruses hijack cellular transport processes to infiltrate the nervous system, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Semaglutide, sold under brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, can help reduce heart failure symptoms and reduce heart failure hospitalizations in patients with obesity, according to a pair of studies published in The Lancet and The New England Journal of Medicine.
Patients with lung cancer who were Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or Hispanic experienced a higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients, according to a Northwestern Medicine population-based analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
B-cells infiltrating the lungs may be responsible for one of the most common complications in lung transplantation that can lead to rejection, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Starving out tumor cells may be a promising therapy for treatment-resistant lung cancer, according to a study published in Science Advances.
A multiprotein complex is essential for regulating cellular transcription response to oxygen deprivation, a key feature of cancer, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Daily immunotherapy delivered via a dermal patch reduced risk of reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children with an immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated cow’s milk allergy, according to a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Northwestern postdoctoral scholar Rogan Grant has been selected as a 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow, a program that sponsors promising, emerging scientists with postdoctoral placement in internationally renowned labs and promoting an intersectional approach to addressing global challenges.
Postmenopausal women who took calcium and vitamin D supplements demonstrated reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after a 20-year follow-up period, according to post-hoc analysis results published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
A multi-institutional team of investigators has discovered that targeting a specific protein interaction within immunosuppressive breast cancer cells may increase antitumor immune responses, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Abby Citterman, ’24 MPO, a recent graduate of Northwestern’s Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics program, was awarded the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Women in O&P Research Award at their 50th annual meeting in Chicago.
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered novel DNA methylation patterns in the blood of patients with Parkinson’s disease, findings that demonstrate the potential for using DNA methylation as a biomarker to identify the disease.
A cancer drug was found to be ineffective in preventing recurrence of kidney cancer in patients who recently underwent tumor removal surgery, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Feinberg investigators have been selected to lead a $15 million American Heart Association research initiative studying the role of inflammation in heart disease.
More than 450 alumni and guests returned to Feinberg on April 18, 19 and 20 to reconnect with former classmates, learn about the medical school’s latest developments and achievements, and reminisce about their medical school experiences.
Feinberg recently hosted a “Second Look” event, providing 150 accepted students with an opportunity to learn more about the medical school’s campus, health equity and inclusion efforts, curriculum and community.
Women with breast cancer who carried the BRCA1 breast cancer mutation and who were enrolled in an MRI surveillance program saw an 80 percent reduction in breast cancer mortality compared to those who did not undergo MRI surveillance, according to findings published in JAMA Oncology.
Kristi Holmes, PhD, associate dean for knowledge management and strategy and director of Galter Health Sciences Library will co-lead the initiative focused on enhancing open-source scientific data.
A large international team led by a Northwestern Medicine investigator has established new standardized diagnostic criteria for pediatric sepsis, according to two related studies published in JAMA.
