Tag: Cancer
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Gene Signature Predicts Response to Radiation Therapy
In a retrospective study, scientists developed and validated a gene expression signature that can predict which patients with prostate cancer will benefit most from postoperative radiotherapy.
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Understanding Chromatin’s Cancer Connection
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new way to image chromatin within living cells, opening the door to large-scale screening techniques, including for cancer.
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Enzyme Identified as Target Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists identified an enzyme as a potential new target for triple-negative breast cancer, a form of breast cancer that is associated with early tumor recurrence and significantly increased mortality rates.
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Pinpointing the Origins of Prostate Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a protein that acts as a marker for a population of cells that may be an origin for prostate cancers.
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Renowned Neuro-oncologist Joining Northwestern
Internationally renowned Swiss neuro-oncologist Roger Stupp, MD, will join Northwestern Medicine as a professor of Neurological Surgery.
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Understanding Signaling Pathways in Brain Tumors
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a signaling pathway that regulates the behavior of two subtypes of glioblastomas.
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Horiuchi Receives Grant for Breast Cancer Study
Dai Horiuchi, PhD, assistant professor of Pharmacology, has been awarded a $450,000 research grant from Susan G. Komen to explore a potential targeted therapy against triple-negative breast cancer.
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Inspired by Nature
This year, the University launched a new Center for Synthetic Biology, making Northwestern one of the top three U.S. destinations for research and education in this area.
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Guidelines Published for Managing Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors
An expert panel led by Northwestern Medicine investigator Judith Paice, PhD, RN, developed recommendations to help clinicians manage the chronic pain of cancer survivors.
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An Update on Lymphoma Research
Faculty from the Division of Hematology/Oncology presented a panel discussion on lymphoma research, treatment and novel trials.
