Analyzing Gene Expression

Scientists demonstrated a new, focused approach to genomic analysis in a study published in the journal Cell that dissected inflammatory gene expression in immune cells.

New Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Scott Budinger, MD, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Medicine.

Feinberg’s Mentors of the Year Share Best Practices

Medical Faculty Council Mentors of the Year Diane B. Wayne, ’91 MD, and Kenzie Cameron, PhD, ’08 MPH, shared best practices and their own experiences at a mentoring workshop for faculty.

Breakthrough in Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

Northwestern Medicine was one of eight centers that participated in a clinical trial that found transplanted human islets prevent hypoglycemic events and provide excellent glycemic control for patients with Type 1 diabetes who also have severe hypoglycemia.

Explaining How Brain Signals Control Movement

A new study shows how signals from neurons in the motor cortex produce precise and consistent movement over time, findings that could inform the design of brain machine interfaces.

Open Your Eyes and Hearts to the Possibilities

A patient service representative and nominee for the 2016 Northwestern Medicine Humanitarian Award explains why she gives back.

State of the School: Conversations with the Dean

All faculty, staff, students and trainees are invited to attend the State of the School address, presented by Eric G. Neilson, MD, vice president for Medical Affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean, on Friday, April 29 at 1:45 p.m. in the Lurie Medical Research Center's Hughes Auditorium.

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