Search results for: “Head and Neck Cancer”
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Blood Test May Predict Immunotherapy Response in Head and Neck Cancer
A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests that a simple blood test could help identify which patients with head and neck cancer are most likely to benefit from immunotherapy, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Pioneer in Infectious Disease Genetics Wins 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize
Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, the Levy Family Professor at Rockefeller University, known for his discovery of the human genetic and immunological determinants of infectious diseases, is the recipient of the 2026 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science.
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HPV Cancer Vaccine Slows Tumor Growth, Extends Survival in Preclinical Model
Northwestern scientists have discovered that systematically changing the orientation and placement of a single cancer-targeting peptide can lead to drug formulations that supercharge the immune system’s ability to attack tumors.
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Mittal Announces He is Stepping Down as Chair of Radiation Oncology
Bharat B. Mittal, MD, the William N. Brand, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology, has announced that he will be stepping down as chair of the department of Radiation Oncology.
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Feinberg Faculty Inducted into American Society for Clinical Investigation
Four Feinberg faculty have been inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and three additional Feinberg faculty have been honored with the ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award.
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New Brain-Like Transistor Mimics Human Intelligence
Taking inspiration from the human brain, scientists have developed a new synaptic transistor capable of higher-level thinking, according to results published in the journal Nature.
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Pioneering New Methods to Understand Protein Folding
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new technique for measuring protein folding stability on an unprecedented scale, according to a new study published in Nature.
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Understanding How Aggressive Thyroid Cancer Evolves
Northwestern Medicine scientists have shed new light on how the deadliest form of thyroid cancer becomes more aggressive, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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New Tool to Create Hearing Cells Lost in Aging
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a master gene that programs ear hair cells’ development, overcoming a major hurdle towards restoring hearing.
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Improving Immune Response Against Viral Infections and Disease
Blocking an inhibitory pathway within a subset of specialized T-cells may improve overall immune response against virally driven cancers, according to findings published in Nature.
