Glioblastoma Survival Mechanism Reveals New Therapeutic Target

A Northwestern Medicine study, published in the journal Cancer Cell, has provided new insights into a mechanism of tumor survival in glioblastoma and demonstrated that inhibiting the process could enhance the effects of radiation therapy.

High-Intensity Exercise Delays Parkinson’s Progression

Exercise at a high-intensity threshold three times per week is safe for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and can keep symptoms from progressing, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.

Medical Student Investigates Health Disparities in South Asian Communities

Second-year medical student Apoorva Ram strives to reduce cardiovascular health disparities among South Asian Americans in both her Area of Scholarly Concentration project and her volunteer work.

Northwestern Medicine Care Team Members on a Mission

Physicians and nurses are providing medical assistance in remote regions of Guatemala and Bolivia to those who cannot afford healthcare.

Northwestern Medicine Float Honors Patients With Heart Disease

Three Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute patients and their family members represented Northwestern Medicine at this year’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

Inaugural Chief Research Information Officer Named

Firas Wehbe, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Preventative Medicine in the Division of Health and Biomedical Informatics, has been named Feinberg's chief research informatics officer, focusing on clinical research and precision medicine.

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