Developing New Approaches for Spinal Cord Injury

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a molecular “scaffold” capable of enhancing electrical activity and growth in neurons, which may prove useful in treating spinal cord injuries, according to a recent study.

New $24 Million Grant to Measure Child Health Outcomes

Northwestern University has been awarded a $24 million grant to standardize measurement tools used to evaluate childhood health nationwide as part of the National Institutes of Health Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

Clements Receives AAFP Family Medicine Award

Deborah Clements, MD, the chair and the Nancy and Warren Furey Professor of Family and Community Medicine, has been honored with the American Academy of Family Physicians’ Thomas W. Johnson Award for her significant contributions to family medicine education.

Study Identifies Genetic Cause for Some Brain Tumors

A team of scientists including Northwestern investigators has uncovered a genetic explanation for a subset of meningiomas, the most common type of central nervous system tumors.

Interpreters at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Provide Equitable Access to Care

Learn about the Interpretation Services Team, including Northwestern Medicine’s first American Sign Language interpreter.

Understanding How Sex-Based Differences Impact Health Outcomes

Sex is a major determinant in disease prevalence and treatment response, caused by a vast number of genetic differences between men and women. However, the inclusion of both sexes in clinical and scientific research had not been mandated by federal law until nearly the turn of the century.

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