Novel Therapeutic Targets Discovered for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Targeting cellular post-transcription mechanisms in the CD73 ectoenzyme may promote anti-tumor immunity and slow cancer progression in triple-negative breast cancer, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

Medical School Establishes New Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience

Feinberg has established the Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience, a collaborative hub created to unite interdisciplinary scientists to understand neural mechanisms underlying mental illness, elucidate mechanisms of psychotropic drug action and develop novel therapeutics.

Understanding How Childhood Brain Tumors Develop

Scientists have identified a new cell type implicated in the development of medulloblastoma, according to a study published in Nature.

Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program Inspires a New Generation of Physicians and Scientists

The Northwestern Medicine Scholars program helps local high school students learn about potential careers in medicine as physicians and scientists through participating in hands-on training sessions, educational seminars and networking opportunities.

Northwestern Medicine Debuts Sports Medicine and Imaging Center in Evanston

“Patients are now able to see our highly regarded sports medicine experts in a shorter amount of time,” says Adam Bennett, MD, medical director of orthopaedics at the renovated location.

Pride: More Than a Month – Eric Pillado, MD

Meet Eric Pillado (he/him), MD, a fourth-year Integrative Vascular Surgery resident who is working to make healthcare more equitable for everyone.

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