Northwestern Medicine study finds office workers with more light exposure at work had improved sleep, physical activity and quality of life than workers with less light exposure.
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A mathematical model can predict whether a tumor has a gene mutation associated with a favorable prognosis for glioblastoma patients.
Daniela Menichella, MD, PhD, assistant professor in Neurology, studies the mechanism and role of the protein chemokine SDF-1 and its receptor CXCR4 in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy.
Michel Kliot, MD, an expert and leader in peripheral nerve disorders, joined Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine as a professor in Neurological Surgery.
Jerilyn Ann Logemann, ’68 PhD, professor in Neurology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, died June 19 at age 72.
Theanne Griffith, a fourth year graduate student in the Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD Program, studies the role of kainate receptors in neurons. Last year she was awarded a two-year pre-doctoral fellowship by the American Heart Association.
Recently published research in Human Molecular Genetics shows that removing too much of the enzyme HDAC3 has a toxic effect on the nervous system. The expression of this enzyme is inhibited by drugs being studied as potential treatment options for cancer and neurodegeneration
Study finds that decisions individuals make during learning greatly influence how well the brain retains information.
Published in Nature Neuroscience, the findings offer a promising route for developing new treatment options in Parkinson’s disease.
The annual event featured presentations by some of the leading scientists in the field, as well as a poster session showcasing recent research conducted by Feinberg faculty and staff.