Mature ‘Lab Grown’ Neurons Hold Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease

Northwestern scientists have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells, a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Novel Cell ‘Switches’ Promote Lung Cancer Growth, Treatment Resistance

Northwestern Medicine investigators have revealed new insights into how cell type switches facilitate tumor growth and treatment resistance in small cell lung cancer, according to findings published in Science Advances.

Second-year Medical Student Awarded National Scholarship

Shiv Patel, a second-year medical student, was recently selected as a recipient of the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, which recognizes 35 outstanding students nationwide pursuing healthcare degrees with scholarships totaling $250,000.

Wireless Brain Implant Monitors Neurotransmitters in Real Time

Scientists have developed a wireless, battery-free implant capable of monitoring dopamine signals in the brain in real-time, an advance that could aid in understanding the role neurochemicals play in neurological disorders.

After Losing Both Ovaries, Cancer Survivor Gives Birth to Twins

Shelly Battista’s care team at the Northwestern Medicine Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine froze her eggs before treatment for breast cancer, and on her two-year cancer-free anniversary, she gave birth to identical twins.

Q&A With Anne Hubling, President and Chief Nurse Executive of Marianjoy

In this video, Hubling discusses her unique opportunity to lead the rehabilitation hospital in her dual role, initiatives she is most looking forward to and her biggest passion outside of work.

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