New Immune Culprit Discovered in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered the role of cerebrospinal fluid in cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Northwestern Mourns the Passing of Peter Salvino

Northwestern is deeply saddened to share that Peter Salvino, a third-year Interdepartmental Neuroscience student who went missing early Sunday morning, has passed away. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Salvino’s family, friends and all those grieving this loss.

Personalized T-cell Therapy Improves Immune Response Against Cancer

Investigators have developed a novel personalized T-cell therapy approach that may identify specific targets unique to a patient’s cancer cells more effectively than current treatments, according to recent findings.

Study Identifies New Therapeutic Target for Tumor Treatment

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a new therapeutic target against tumor cells and developed a compound which slows tumor growth and bolsters immune response.

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Opens Advanced Outpatient Clinic at Palos Hospital

The new “Clinic of the Future” offers technology that can enhance the patient experience and create a more coordinated plan of care.

A Day in the Life: Kai Brady

Meet Kai Brady, a second-year MD student at Feinberg School of Medicine, and get a look at a typical day during this phase of her medical school career.

Profile: Satish Nadig, MD, PhD

The director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center is among the physicians and scientists working toward a new paradigm for organ transplantation that includes advances in organ tolerance and expanded access.

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