My Northwestern Medicine | March 1, 2017 |
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In research published in Nature Medicine, Northwestern Medicine scientists have found a molecule that stops the growth of an aggressive pediatric brain tumor for which there is no current treatment. Read more » |
Students in the Fein Yarns and Healing Threads student group work with patients at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on their fine motor skills through knitting, and make hats for newborns. Read more »
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A phase 1 clinical trial of a new combination therapy was shown to be an effective chemotherapy-free treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Read more »
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A Valentine’s Day philanthropic gift of $2.5 million will support the expansion of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute with a new hub at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield and clinical care services at Delnor Hospital in Geneva and Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Read more »
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Sandra Sanguino, ’93 MD, ’96 ’99 GME, MPH, associate dean for Student Affairs, has received the Exceptional Mentor Award from the American Medical Women’s Association, which recognizes physicians who have made significant contributions to the professional and personal development of medical students. Read more »
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Riad Salem, MD, professor of Radiology, will receive the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation's Leaders in Innovation Award, honoring interventional radiology pioneers who have improved the practice of interventional radiology and the quality of patient care. Read more »
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