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My Northwestern Medicine March 17, 2021

New Spherical Nucleic Acid ‘Drug’ Kills Tumor Cells in Humans With Glioblastoma

New Spherical Nucleic Acid ‘Drug’ Kills Tumor Cells in Humans With Glioblastoma

An experimental spherical nucleic acid drug developed by Northwestern scientists was able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and trigger the death of glioblastoma cells.

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Identifying Molecular Mechanisms Within the Nuclear Lamina

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that nuclear surface proteins called nuclear lamin isoforms regulate nuclear pore complexes, shedding light on the role molecular mechanisms play in genetic mutations behind many rare diseases.

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Gutzman Named Academic Medical Librarian of the Year

Karen Gutzman, MSLS, MA, head of Research Assessment and Communications at the Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, has received the Estelle Brodman Award for the Academic Medical Librarian of the Year.

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Medical Student Investigates Gender Bias in Academic Publishing

Wadsworth Williams, a third-year medical student, has published two studies investigating the impact of gender bias in academic publishing.

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Patel Leads Program for Vulvar and Vaginal Health

Rajal Patel, MD, leads the new comprehensive program — part of the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause — offering women a specialized approach to care for complex vulvar and vaginal conditions.

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Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic

See a timeline of key moments as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded — across the globe and at Northwestern Medicine hospitals.

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