Novel Regulator of Immune Evasion in Cancer Identified

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a previously unknown regulator of tumor immune evasion, which may help improve the efficacy of current and future anti-tumor immunotherapies, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Subset of Neurons Allow Eyes to Detect Motion

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified how a subset of neurons enable the eyes to perceive motion, according to a recent study, findings that reveal previously hidden complexities of how vision functions in mammals.

Mustanski Appointed Advisor to NIH Director

Brian Mustanski, PhD, director of the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee to the Director of National Institutes of Health.

Neural Mechanisms May Serve as Therapeutic Target for Depression

A recent study has identified previously unknown alterations in neural connectivity that promote psychomotor disturbance — a slowing or reduction in movement — in individuals with major depressive disorder.

Tattoo Removal Program Helps Patients Overcome Barriers and Stigmas

The new pilot program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital can help patients who have visible or old gang-related tattoos that compromise their safety or ability to gain employment.

Ladner Leads Transplant Research and Innovation

Daniela Ladner, MD, is a transplant surgeon whose goal is to create a collaborative infrastructure that will guide Northwestern Medicine towards being a premier destination for surgeon-scientists and scientists in surgery.

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