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Protein’s Crystal Structure Reveals Role in Life-Threatening Bacteria
The Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases has revealed the crystal structure of Enterococcus faecalis protein EF1143, a previously uncharacterized protein that is important for the growth of this life-threatening antibiotic-resistant pathogen.
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MD/PhD Student Receives Northwestern’s Presidential Fellowship
Lauren Smith, a sixth-year MD/PhD student, is the recipient of a Presidential Fellowship, the most prestigious fellowship awarded to graduate students at Northwestern. Her research focuses on improving the control of myoelectric upper limb prostheses. She works in the labs of Todd Kuiken, MD, PhD, and Levi Hargrove, PhD.
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Patients with Hypertension Benefit From Coordinated Care Approach
David Liss, PhD, found that more comprehensive primary care reduced specialist referrals in patients with treated hypertension, helping to ensure that specialists are seeing the patients who would benefit most from their expertise.
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INVO Partners with Pediatric Research Center to Provide Invention Support
The new agreement seeks to increase commercialization of inventions that improve pediatric health.
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New Intensive One-Year MPH Starts Summer 2014
This summer, Northwestern University will launch a one-year Master’s in Public Health degree, expanding the existing program’s availability to those who prefer a shorter time-frame.
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Residency Program at Northwestern Regarded as One of Nation’s Best
Among the more than 300 Internal Medicine residency programs to receive physician nominations, the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University collected the 10th most.
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CD73 Research Could Lead to Cancer Drug
Part of the $8 million multinational TumAdoR project, the study investigates the CD73 enzyme, which is overexpressed in many different forms of the disease.
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Scientists Discover Gene with Role in Inflammation
Christian Stehlik and colleagues have learned how the molecular sensors that detect viruses and trigger defensive inflammatory responses are controlled.
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Emergency Medicine Residencies in Chicago Implement Simulation Assessments
Six Chicagoland emergency residency programs implemented new simulation-based assessments for second-year residents.
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New Sitting Risk: Disability After 60
Study is the first to show sedentary behavior is its own risk factor for disability, separate from lack of moderate vigorous physical activity.
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Northwestern Hosts First Annual Global Health Case Competition
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine students participated in Northwestern University’s First Annual Global Health Case Competition. The winning team will compete at the Emory University International Global Heath Case Competition in March.
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Northwestern Launches Online MS in Global Health
The degree program offers tools needed to become a leader in global healthcare and address some of the most important, far-reaching and urgent health issues of the 21st century.
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New Imaging Technique Can Diagnose Common Heart Condition
The technique, used to measure blood flow in the heart and vessels, can also diagnose bicuspid aortic valve, a common congenital abnormality, and may lead to better prediction of complications.
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NUPOC Scientists Bringing New Technology to Developing World
Yeongchi Wu, MD, has spent more than a decade perfecting a sustainable and cost-effective manner to create prosthetics and orthotics in the developing world.
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Goldman Honored for Scientific Achievement
Robert D. Goldman, PhD, Stephen Walter Ranson Professor of Cell Biology and chair of Cell and Molecular Biology, was honored by Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, for his work in the area of molecular architecture of the cell’s nucleus.
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Scientists Reveal Brain Region Vital for Long-term Memory
The Disterhoft lab has illustrated how neuronal activity varies in the pre-frontal cortex as the brain shifts from attention to recollection of long-term memory.
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Schaeffer to Step Down as Chair of Urology After 24 Years of Service
Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD ’68, has announced he intends to step down as chair of the Department of Urology. Dr. Schaeffer will continue his role as a distinguished member of the faculty, and will continue to serve as chair until a new one is appointed.
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Heart Disease Warning Signs Appear as Early as 18
Elevated blood pressure as young as age 18 is a warning sign of cardiovascular disease developing later in life and the time to begin prevention. That’s decades earlier than clinicians and patients generally start thinking about heart disease risk.
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How Memory Rewrites the Past
According to a new study, memory rewrites the past with current information, updating your recollections with new experiences.
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2013: The Year in Review
The past year provided an outstanding time of growth and success at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The following stories highlight some of the best moments from 2013.
