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My Northwestern Medicine February 17, 2016

Inherited Neandertal DNA Influences Human Disease Risk Today

Inherited Neandertal DNA Influences Human Disease Risk Today

Two recent papers co-authored by Rex Chisholm, PhD, vice dean of Scientific Affairs and Graduate Education, and published in Science and the Journal of the American Medical Association, used electronic health records to explore patient genetic data, including genes inherited from early humans.

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Resident to Study Cardiovascular Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ehete Bahiru, MD, a resident in internal medicine, received an NIH global health fellowship to establish a pilot project aimed at improving cardiovascular health in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Nationally Recognized

The chest pain program at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital has received certification from the Joint Commission.

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Overcoming Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation

Patients with cancer who watched personalized educational videos before their first visit with an oncologist were better equipped to consider participating in clinical trials, reports a paper co-authored by Northwestern Medicine investigator Al B. Benson, III, MD.

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Giving Back Through Volunteering

Tammy Pressley, director of Community and Government and Relations at Northwestern Medicine, was nominated for a 2016 Humanitarian Award because of her passion for one-on-one mentoring.

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