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Exploring New Roles for Non-coding RNA
Recent studies have pointed to an expanded role for non-coding RNA, according to a Northwestern Medicine review.
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Study Reveals Genetic Differences Among Fetal Monocytes
Investigators have discovered striking genetic differences in subsets of fetal immune cells, providing insight into morbidity related to premature birth.
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Northwestern Faculty Elected to Society for Clinical Trials Board
Jody Ciolino, PhD, and Masha Kocherginsky, PhD, faculty in the Department of Preventive Medicine Division of Biostatistics, were elected to the Board of Directors for the Society for Clinical Trials (SCT).
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Northwestern Investigates COVID-19: Omicron, Vaccines, Pediatric Complications
Northwestern Medicine investigators have continued to examine COVID-19, from the impact of prone positioning during treatment to vaccine protection against the Omicron variant in children.
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Genetic Variants in Epilepsy Gene Identified
Investigators have discovered a new method to determine whether individual genetic variants in the epilepsy-associated gene SZT2 cause the neurodevelopmental disorder, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Remembering John Csernansky, MD
John Csernansky, MD, former chair and Lizzie Gilman Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, whose career at Northwestern spanned nearly 15 years, passed away recently at age 68.
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Genome-wide Intricacies of Cancer Inhibitor Untangled
A newly discovered inhibitor of a common cancer-causing protein operates selectively, reducing expression of genes that fuel rampant cell proliferation, and altering the epigenome, according to a recent study.
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Medical Student Wins SGIM Abstract Award
Medical student Rohan Chalasani recently won the Mack Lipkin, Sr. Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine at the society’s annual meeting.
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Honoring the PA Class of 2022
Members of Feinberg’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program were honored during their commencement ceremony on May 6, receiving their Master of Medical Science degrees. The 36 graduates of the Class of 2022 gathered on campus in person to celebrate their achievements.
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Study Identifies Distinct Roles for Nuclear Lamin Isoforms
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered distinct roles of major nuclear lamin isoforms in maintaining intracellular interactions and cellular mechanics.
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Mixed Results from Prostate Cancer Drug
A new androgen biosynthesis inhibitor drug improved progression-free survival in prostate cancer but did not improve overall survival compared to current therapies.
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Smart, Dissolving Pacemaker Communicates With Body-Area Sensor and Control Network
A new, smart pacemaker is integrated into a coordinated network of four soft, flexible, wireless, wearable sensors and control units placed around the upper body.
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Study Shows Cell Membrane-Bound Enzyme is Essential for COVID-19 Infection
The membrane-bound form of the ACE2 protein is the essential receptor for enabling COVID-19 infectivity, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Feinberg Announces 2022 Mentors of the Year
Feinberg’s Medical Faculty Council recently honored the recipients of the 2022 Mentor of the Year award at a virtual mentoring workshop.
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Accelerating Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Research
The Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Initiative at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is bringing together Feinberg investigators who study immunotherapy to increase collaboration and accelerate high-impact immunotherapy research.
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Understanding Immunosuppressive Mechanisms of T-Cell Receptors
Investigators have discovered the mechanisms underlying a T-cell receptor’s immunosuppressive function, findings that may improve the development of precision therapeutics for chronic disease, including cancer.
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Most COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’ Continue to Experience Symptoms 15 Months After Initial Infection
Most non-hospitalized COVID-19 “long-haulers” at the Northwestern Medicine Neuro COVID-19 Clinic continued to experience symptoms including brain fog, dizziness and fatigue 15 months after disease onset, according to a new study.
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Honoring the MD Class of 2022
Feinberg honored the MD Class of 2022 during the medical school’s 163rd commencement ceremony in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, held in person for the first time since 2019.
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Gradishar Receives 2022 Rodger Winn Award
William Gradishar, MD, chief of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine and deputy director of the clinical network of the Lurie Cancer Center, has received the 2022 Rodger Winn Award from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
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Celebrating Honors Day 2022
Dozens of faculty members and fourth-year medical students were recognized for their scholarly and clinical excellence at Feinberg’s Honors Day, held May 20.
