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My Northwestern Medicine May 31, 2017

Cold Virus, Stem Cells Tested to Destroy Deadly Brain Cancer

Cold Virus, Stem Cells Tested to Destroy Deadly Brain Cancer

An investigational neural stem cell therapy that works with a common cold virus to seek out and attack malignant glioma is being tested at Northwestern Medicine in a phase I clinical trial.

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Evaluating Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer

Younger men with prostate cancer had a decreased risk of cancer progression while under active surveillance, compared to men older than 60, according to a recent study.

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Med Students Cook Up Health

The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine offers a culinary medicine course for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine students to expand their comfort in counseling patients regarding nutrition and cooking.

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Advancing Medical Education Through Mastery Learning

Jeffrey Barsuk, ’99 MD, ’02 GME, ’10 MS, professor of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine and of Medical Education, was recognized for his innovative research into simulation-based mastery learning.

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Meet Jessica Kiley, MD, New Division Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Learn about obstetrics and gynecology and what exciting research developments are on the horizon at Prentice Women’s Hospital.

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CPR in the Park

Experts will demonstrate and teach hands-only CPR at a free event this Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lake Shore Park. 

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