Tag: Research
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New Leadership in the Department of Medicine
Douglas E. Vaughan, MD, has announced his intention to step down as chair of The Department of Medicine, effective September 1; Susan Quaggin, MD, has been named as his successor.
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Combining Epigenetic and Metabolic Approaches for Targeted Cancer Treatment
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a novel vulnerability in a subset of genes commonly mutated in cancer, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Genetic Variants Linked to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
People genetically predisposed to have high LDL cholesterol are at an increased risk for coronary heart disease even if their cholesterol levels are only modestly elevated, according to a recent study published in Circulation.
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‘Peanut Patch’ May Help Desensitize Allergic Toddlers
A newly developed “peanut patch” is a safe and effective way to desensitize toddlers allergic to peanuts, according to findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Dads Are Key in Supporting Breastfeeding, Safe Infant Sleep
Fathers can make a significant difference in whether an infant is breastfed and placed to sleep safely, according to a recent survey of new fathers.
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Study Uncovers Novel Synaptic Intricacies Inside the Retina
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered novel cellular mechanisms within the retina, findings that could help advance the development of targeted therapeutics for diseases and conditions impacting vision.
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Study Identifies Novel Regulators of Hippocampal Overactivity
Reduced expression of specific calcium channels impaired electrical signaling between neurons and contributed to the onset of behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and seizure susceptibility in mouse models, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Lecture Highlights Importance of Physical Exam Skills
The Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators recently hosted Brian Garibaldi, MD, associate professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, who visited Northwestern to lead a workshop and lecture on the importance of the physical exam as part of the TIME (Today’s Innovations in Medical Education) lecture series.
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Study Identifies New Mechanisms Driving Genomic Instability
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified new mechanisms that cause genomic or chromosomal instability during cell division, findings that may improve the development of biomarkers and targeted therapies for cancer.
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Coaxing Hair Growth in Aging Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Northwestern scientists discovered how to soften hair follicle stem cells to enable them to grow hair again, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
