$65 Million Launches Lakeside Discovery LLC to Provide Tomorrow’s Solutions in Healthcare

Along with Deerfield Management, Northwestern has announced a $65 million investment and the launch of Lakeside Discovery, LLC, with the mission to accelerate the translation of transformative biomedical technologies.

New Clues in Search for Cause of Early Lung Transplant Failure

A team of scientists has uncovered the precise cells that flow into and harm the lung soon after a transplant. The study, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, may lead to drug therapies that target the destructive cells.

Resident Investigates Radiation Therapy Benefit in Breast Cancer

The presence of cancer cells in the bloodstream of patients with early-stage breast cancer may be predictive of benefit from radiotherapy after surgery, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Northwestern Memorial Nurse Honored With Disaster Services Hero Award

Claire Liszkay, BNS, RN, CCRN, was recently recognized by the Red Cross for her efforts both domestically and abroad to help victims of disaster.

Medical Student Creates ‘Day in a Wheelchair’ Experience for Classmates

Samantha Schroth, a second-year MD/PhD student, shares how she advocates for people of all abilities and disabilities, including by organizing a “Day in a Wheelchair” activity for her fellow classmates.

Minds Matter Benefit Dinner Raises More Than $615,000 for Malnati Brain Tumor Institute

Attendees honored the institute’s 10-year anniversary, celebrating breakthrough research, expertise and treatment in the fight against brain and spinal cord tumors.

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