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My Northwestern Medicine January 16, 2019

Mitochondria Linked to Autoimmunity

Mitochondria Linked to Autoimmunity

Northwestern Medicine scientists have demonstrated that a specific mitochondrial protein complex is essential to the immunosuppressive activity of regulatory T-cells.

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$13.5 Million Grant Supports the Creation of App-Based Cognitive Assessments

Northwestern has been awarded a five-year, $13.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a platform of app-based tools, called the MobileToolbox, to remotely assess cognitive function.

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New Gene Associated With Glioblastoma Discovered

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that a gene regulating energy processes also promotes tumor growth in glioblastoma.

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Student Investigates Role of Microbiome in Arterial Injury Response

Kelly Wun, a fourth-year medical student, was the first author of a study that links the microbiome to the development of restenosis, the re-narrowing of arteries after a procedure.

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New Health System Mobile App Now Available

Northwestern Medicine’s new app allows patients to view test results, receive messages from their care team, find a physician and more.

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Osher Center’s Mind-Body Day to Be Held January 19

The Osher Center’s symposium will feature experts in the field. Attendees will be able to spend the morning hearing about the latest science and the afternoon experiencing wellness practices that can be incorporated into daily life.

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