New Leadership for Department of Medicine

After 15 years of distinguished leadership in the Department of Medicine, Douglas E. Vaughan, MD, has announced his intention to step down as chair of Medicine, effective September 1, to be succeeded by Susan Quaggin, MD.

Combining Epigenetic and Metabolic Approaches for Targeted Cancer Treatment

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a novel vulnerability in a subset of genes commonly mutated in cancer, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Study Uncovers Novel Synaptic Intricacies Inside the Retina

A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered novel cellular mechanisms within the retina, findings that could help advance the development of targeted therapeutics for diseases and conditions impacting vision.

Northwestern Resident Wins Prestigious Burroughs Award for Medical Scientists

Sam Weinberg, ‘19 MD, PhD, has won the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award for Medical Scientists, a prestigious award given to early-career physician-scientists.

CHET Juneteenth Celebration Addresses Health Disparities Experienced by the Black Community

The Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) held its annual Juneteenth Celebration of Black Culture, Art and Music webinar on June 15, and featured a discussion exploring persistent health disparities experienced by the Black community.

Inside the OR: Heart Transplant

Join Duc Thinh Pham, MD, and the Cardiac Surgery Team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and see what it takes to successfully complete this groundbreaking 15-hour procedure.

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