First Prostate Cancer Therapy to Target Genes Delays Cancer Progression

The first prostate cancer treatment based on the genetic makeup of the cancer resulted in significant improvements, according to a large international trial led by Northwestern Medicine investigators.

Medical Education Day Celebrates Innovation, Inclusivity and Educational Excellence

Feinberg faculty and students celebrated the ninth annual Medical Education Day at the Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center with sessions, lectures and workshops that examined the future of medical education.

New Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research Established

Northwestern has established the new Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research, which will provide investigators and patients more support while uncovering new discoveries from applied and basic science research on allergies.

Northwestern Medicine Trained Surgeons Helped on the Front Lines in El Paso and Dayton

On the same day, in different cities suffering mass shootings, two Northwestern Medicine surgical critical care fellowship graduates put their training to work, saving lives in an experience they will never forget.

Central DuPage Hospital Among the First in U.S. to Use Robotic Technology for Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Robotic bronchoscopy provides minimally invasive deep-tissue sampling that could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of lung nodules.

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