New Chair of Psychiatry Named

Sachin Patel, MD, PhD, has been named chair and Lizzie Gilman Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and psychiatrist-in-chief at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Norman and Ida Stone Institute of Psychiatry.

Uncovering Molecular Mechanisms Behind Cell Signaling

A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has identified the molecular mechanisms within protein complexes that promote cell-to-cell adhesion and communication.

First-year Medical Students Shadow Hospital Staff

As part of their Introduction to the Profession Module, first-year medical students had the opportunity to shadow Northwestern Memorial Hospital healthcare professionals and gain focused hospital experience.

Clinicians and Engineers’ Collaboration Powers Solutions

When engineers work directly with frontline staff to understand their workflow, better solutions can be implemented to improve patient care.

Northwestern Medicine Named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'

In its first year participating in the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), Northwestern Medicine earned a top score of 90 out of 100 and is named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion for 2021.

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