Yancy Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, chief of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the field.

Cella Receives Lienhard Award From the National Academy of Medicine

David Cella, PhD, chair of Medical Social Sciences, received the Gustav O. Lienhard Award from the National Academy of Medicine for his work to measure and apply patient-reported outcomes in healthcare.

A New Method to Predict Damage in Transplanted Kidneys

A new study published in The Lancet has identified a gene set that can predict whether a transplanted kidney is at risk of damage and subsequent loss.

Global Health Days Event Explores Student Research and Expert Discussions

The medical school’s annual Global Health Days event featured presentations on student research conducted around the world, as well as expert discussions on healthcare in Africa and HIV/AIDS treatment.

Physicians and Associates Honored During National Hispanic Heritage Month

Juan Carlos Caicedo, MD, director of the Hispanic Transplant Program and Joaquin Brieva, MD, dermatologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, discuss what their heritage means to them.

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