Protein Regulation Network May Influence Psychiatric Disorders

Homer1, a protein that’s important for neural plasticity and learning, is part of a large network of proteins in the brain that help ensure new connections are wired correctly, according to a new study.

Northwestern Investigators Explore COVID-19 Treatments and Impact

Medical school investigators continue to investigate new treatments for COVID-19 and share insights on combating misinformation and mitigating the disease’s spread.

Holmes Named to National Library of Medicine Board of Regents

Kristi Holmes, PhD, director of the Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, has been appointed to the Board of Regents for the National Library of Medicine.

Medical Student Presents Public Health Research at APHA Annual Meeting

Abbey Filicko, a third-year medical student, presented findings from her community-based participatory research project with Chicago Public Schools at this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) virtual annual meeting.

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Goes Red for Women

Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute will again be partnering with the American Heart Association for Go Red for Women, advocating for awareness, education, diagnosis, treatment and research for heart disease, the persistent top killer of American women.

From Smallpox to mRNA: A History of Vaccines

Look back at the history and discoveries in the field of immunology and vaccinations, up to the rapid development of mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19.

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