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New Drugs Show Promise in Critically Ill Patients
Two Northwestern Medicine clinical trials investigated drugs to treat patients suffering from vasodilatory shock and respiratory failure, showing promising results.
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Crystal Structures Reveal How Abnormal Protein Interactions Impair Synapse Function
Northwestern Medicine investigators applied discovery-based proteomics to identify synaptic protein interactions that possibly contribute to autism spectrum disorders.
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Chemotherapy Drug Maintains Quality of Life Despite Side Effects
Patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors had a similar quality of life while on a newly approved chemotherapy drug, as compared to patients receiving a placebo, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Bringing Together Stem Cells and Regenerative Biology
Scientists, students and trainees from dozens of departments gathered recently for the inaugural Stem Cells and Regenerative Biology Research Retreat.
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New Associate Deans Named in Curriculum, Administration and Development
In recognition of their continued contribution to the mission of the medical school during a period of unprecedented growth, three of Feinberg’s leaders have been elevated to the position of associate dean.
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Exploring Interventions to Reduce Antibiotic Overuse
Simple behavioral interventions can be effective at curbing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, if adopted for the long term, according to a recent study published in JAMA.
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Showcasing Global Health Research at Feinberg
The medical school’s annual Global Health Day included a keynote address and a poster session of student research conducted around the world.
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Scientists Identify Genetic Drivers of Common Lymphoma
A team of scientists has identified the genetic drivers of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common type of blood cancer, and determined the genes’ clinical significance.
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Suicide Molecules Kill Any Cancer Cell
Small RNA molecules can trigger a mechanism hidden in every cell, forcing it to commit suicide, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study, the first to identify molecules that trigger such a fail-safe mechanism.
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Students Present Their Research at AOSC Poster Session
Second-year medical students showcased ongoing results from their Area of Scholarly Concentration research projects at a recent poster session.
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Novel Technique Explains Herbicide’s Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists have published a paper in Nature Chemical Biology, detailing an innovative use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology that has helped reveal how oxidative stress explains a common herbicide’s link to risk of Parkinson’s.
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Examining Early Outcomes of Feinberg’s Curriculum Redesign
A new study published in Academic Medicine reports early outcomes on student achievement, confidence and engagement after the medical school’s curriculum redesign.
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Two Years of Construction Progress on the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center
Chris Jones, senior superintendent at Power Construction, shares an update on the construction of the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center.
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PA Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Profession With PA Week
The Feinberg Physician Assistant Program raised awareness about the profession and celebrated current students and past graduates as part of National PA Week.
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Medical Student Pursues Innovation in Healthcare With MBA
Rosemary Hines Fuller, a fourth-year medical student, is spending this year at the Kellogg School of Management earning her MBA as part of Feinberg’s joint degree.
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New Insights Into Herpes Virus Could Inform Vaccine Development
Research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides new insights into antibodies that block the Epstein-Barr virus from infecting human cells.
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How Having a Stroke Renewed a Physician’s Faith in His Profession
Todd Kuiken, ’90 MD, PhD, ’91 ’95 GME, professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern shares his personal story.
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Northwestern Alumni Return to Share Insight Into Industry
Feinberg alumni discussed their careers in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals and highlighted common pitfalls for physicians to avoid when transitioning to working in industry.
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Trial Finds No Survival Benefit to Aggressive Breast Cancer Procedure
Women with invasive breast cancer who were treated with an aggressive lymph node removal saw no survival benefit compared to those who received a less invasive procedure, according to a new clinical trial.
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Previously Unknown Gene Mutation May Increase Risk for Heart Disease
A newly discovered gene mutation may increase a patient’s risk of genetic heart disease, presenting a target for therapy or genetic screening down the road.
