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My Northwestern Medicine January 6, 2021

2020 Year in Review

2020 Year in Review

From a record-breaking year of research funding to impressive publications, 2020 showed the skill, talent and resilience of the entire Northwestern Medicine community. See a selection of the year’s biggest stories.

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New Insights into Synaptic Plasticity

Calcium channels commonly found in immune cells are also present in the brain and regulate synaptic plasticity, according to a recently published study.

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Humanism in Patient Care Celebrated at Feinberg

At a recent virtual event, students, residents and faculty were inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and recognized as exemplars of compassionate patient care who serve as role models, mentors and leaders in medicine.

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Wireless Device Improves Real-Time Monitoring of Blood Flow, Oxygenation in the Brain

A novel wireless device may improve real-time monitoring of blood flow and oxygenation in the brain for neonatal and pediatric patients, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

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Northwestern Medicine Welcomes Palos Health

Palos Health joins Northwestern Medicine as of January 1, 2021. Earlier, the governing boards for both organizations approved the merger and definitive agreement, and all regulatory approvals have been received.

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Northwestern Medicine Administers First COVID-19 Vaccinations to Healthcare Workforce

More than 10,000 Northwestern Medicine physicians and employees have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Top 5 Breakthroughs Podcasts of 2020

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