HIV Infection Hijacks Intracellular Highways

A Northwestern Medicine study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that HIV uses proteins called diaphanous-related formins to hijack the cytoskeleton of healthy cells.

Feinberg Professor Strives to Reduce Gunshot Mortality in Chicago

Mamta Swaroop, MD, associate professor of Surgery, leads the Chicago South Side Trauma First Responders Course, a free program giving Chicago community members the tools to render first aid to trauma victims.

CDH Mobile Stroke Unit Delivers Treatment in Crucial First Hour

The Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit delivers critical clot-busting medication to patients, on average, 21 minutes quicker than industry recommendations.

Annual Driskill Day Celebrates DGP Students and Faculty

At Driskill Day, students, alumni and faculty gathered to showcase research and celebrate excellence throughout the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences.

Poster Walk Showcases Intern Work

Sixty-five high school, undergraduate and graduate student interns presented their work to Northwestern Medicine faculty, leaders, employees and visitors at a recent event.

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