Linking Mothers’ Obesity-Related Genes to Babies’ Birth Weight

A study co-authored by Northwestern Medicine scientists and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that genetic factors associated with elevated body mass index and higher blood sugar levels in mothers cause babies to be born heavier.

Brugge Honored at Distinguished Women in Science and Medicine Lecture

Feinberg’s Women Faculty Organization honored Joan Brugge, PhD, director of the Ludwig Center at Harvard Medical School, with the Distinguished Women in Medicine and Science Award.

Recognized as Global Citizenship Hero

Samer Attar, MD, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, was honored by the Red Cross for his volunteer efforts to provide medical care to individuals impacted by the conflict in Syria.

PA Students Present Capstone Research Projects

Second-year physician assistant students presented the results of their research projects at the Physician Assistant Program Capstone presentations.

First Tiara Mitral Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement in the Midwest

Northwestern Medicine cardiologists and cardiac surgeons successfully replaced a mitral valve using an innovative procedure that avoided open-heart surgery in a high-risk patient.

Caregivers Go Extra Mile to Solve Patient Call Mystery

Investigative work and a patient-focused mentality help two team members answer a unique patient call at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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