Revived Drug May Serve as New Parkinson’s Treatment

A cancer drug that washed out of clinical trials more than 15 years ago may be the key to slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Northwestern and Cell Press Symposium Highlights Transcriptional Regulation

Northwestern and Cell Press hosted a symposium on transcriptional regulation, welcoming more than 350 attendees from around the world.

New Center for Applied Health Research on Aging Launched

Building on years of research and collaborations promoting optimal health and well-being among seniors, Feinberg has launched the Center for Applied Health Research on Aging.

Medical Student Honored for Efforts to Combat Health Disparities

Ramael Ohiomoba, a second-year student, was one of two medical students in the country to be awarded the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship through the Association of Black Cardiologists.

Northwestern Medicine Hospitals Expand Animal-Assisted Therapy Program

Patients in two Northwestern Medicine hospitals might get a visit from a furry friend thanks to an expansion of the Caring Paws Animal-Assisted Therapy Program.

Still Doing 'Brilliant Science,' Jeremiah Stamler Turns 100

Considered the founding father of preventive cardiology, Jeremiah Stamler, MD, who celebrated his 100th birthday Oct. 27, is still conducting ‘brilliant science,’ according to his colleagues.

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