Protein Implicated as Driver of Lung Cancer

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how a testis-specific protein contributes to tumor growth and progression when it is mis-expressed in lung cancer, according to a study published in Science Advances.

Feinberg Faculty Inducted to Prestigious Honor Societies

Six Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP), two of the oldest medical honor societies in the U.S.

Uncovering the Complexities of Cellular Cytoskeletons

Northwestern Medicine scientists have shed new light on the inner workings of some of the finest filament cellular structures, according to a recent study.

Many Young Adults Have High Long-term Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds

A recent Northwestern Medicine study has found that one in seven U.S. adults between the ages of 30 and 59 years have a high 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease.

Fewer Long-Distance Runners Die of Cardiac Arrest, Study Finds

Fewer long-distance runners are dying from heart problems during organized races, according to a new study.

New Leadership in Plastic Surgery

Michael A. Howard, MD, has been named the Northwestern Health Network Medical Group’s Medical Director of Plastic Surgery and Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction.

50-year Employees Reflect on Memorable Moments From Their Careers

Amy Johnson, Nancy Moran, and Cathy Restarski celebrate milestone anniversaries at Northwestern Medicine.

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