First-Year Medical Students Celebrate Founders’ Day 2022

First-year medical students donned their white coats for the first time at Founders’ Day, an annual event that celebrates incoming medical students and marks the official start of the academic year.

‘Inside Out’ Signaling Promotes Tumor Growth

An immune system kinase promotes tumor inflammation and progression, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

New Therapeutic Approach Could Prevent Injury to Fragile Transplanted Lungs

Investigators identified a molecular “brake” that can reduce the activation of damaging cells known to cause primary graft dysfunction — a leading culprit in lung transplant failure.

Medical Student Wins Presidential Fellowship

Samantha Schroth, an MD/PhD candidate in the Medical Scientist Training Program at Feinberg, has received the prestigious Presidential Fellowship at Northwestern University.

Northwestern Medicine Mansueto Innovation Institute Launches

The new Northwestern Medicine Mansueto Innovation Institute will expand the resources available to medical staff members to foster technology innovation, further transforming the healthcare experience at Northwestern Medicine hospitals.

Clinic Helps Young Adults With Mental Health Conditions Reach Their Goals

The Northwestern Medicine Focused Forward Clinic helps clients achieve success in education and employment.

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