Northwestern Scientists Awarded Top Honors for Achievement in Clinical Research

Northwestern University scientists received top honors from the Clinical Research Forum as part of its 2020 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Awards program, taking home the association’s highest honor and capturing more finalist nominations than any other institution.

Rare Immune Cell Population May Promote Antitumor Immunity

A specialized subset of rare immune cells called plasmacytoid dendritic cells may promote antitumor immunity, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Adapting the Education Centered Medical Home to the COVID-19 Crisis

Students are conducting telehealth visits and reaching out to patients at high risk of complications from COVID-19, part of the transition of the Education Centered Medical Home to virtual care.

Sustaining Community Research Partnerships During COVID-19

The Center for Community Health’s Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities hosted a virtual discussion for participants to share experiences, strategies and challenges about engaging and supporting community-engaged research partners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Allergies, Asthma and COVID-19: How to Tell the Difference

The symptoms of seasonal allergies can be difficult to differentiate from viral illnesses, including COVID-19. Here, Amiinah Kung, MD, a Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital physician, discusses the similarities and differences, and how to tell the two apart.

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