New Key Genes in Parkinson’s Disease Identified Using CRISPR Technology

A new Northwestern Medicine study published in Science has identified a new set of genes that contribute to the risk of Parkinson’s disease, opening the door to previously untapped drug targets for treating the disease.

Leading Precision Medicine Expert, Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, Named Chair of Radiation Oncology

Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, associate professor of Radiation Oncology and co-leader of the Lung Cancer Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, has been named chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

New Wearable Device is the First to Gauge Health by Sensing Gases Through Skin

Northwestern University scientists have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin, according to a new study.

IPHAM Public Health Summit Celebrates Advocacy and Community

Students, faculty, staff and public health leaders joined Northwestern University’s Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) for the institute’s annual Public Health Summit.

Northwestern Medicine Recognized as a Supply Chain Leader

Learn about this and other recent recognition for Northwestern Medicine hospitals and programs.

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