Genomic Variant May Predict Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy

A team of investigators have discovered a novel genomic variant that may help clinicians predict which patients will experience cardiotoxicity from a widely used chemotherapy drug, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Trustee, Alumnus and Benefactor Louis Simpson Dies

Northwestern University trustee, alumnus and benefactor Louis A. Simpson passed away this week, following a prolonged illness. Simpson and his wife, Kimberly Querrey, have provided support to the University in countless ways, including more than $250 million in total Campaign giving.

Feinberg Introduces Digital Health and Data Science Curriculum

The medical school has begun introducing a new component of the medical education curriculum: instruction in Digital Health and Data Science for medical students.

Miller Named Distinguished Fellow of American Association of Immunologists

Stephen Miller, PhD, the Judy Gugenheim Research Professor of Microbiology-Immunology, has been named an American Association of Immunologists’ 2022 Distinguished Fellow.

Marianjoy Chief Medical Officer Gains New Perspective After Stroke

Mahesh Ramachandran, MD, reflects on recovering at his own hospital and how his experience helps him empathize with patients.

Proton Center Nurse Identifies Patient’s Serious Health Issue

Noting a concerning blood pressure reading during a treatment visit, Jennifer Knight, BSN, RN, encouraged her patient to seek cardiac testing that saved his life.

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