Uncovering How Poxvirus Hijacks Host Proteins to Spread

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about how poxvirus hijacks its host’s protein synthesis machinery to multiply and spread, according to a study published in Nature Microbiology.

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration

Faculty, staff, students and trainees celebrated global health, education and outreach during the 6th annual Global Health Education Day organized by the Center for Global Health Education.

Understanding the Genomic Complexities of Glioblastoma Tumors

Genetic makeup and structure can shift dramatically across different areas of a single glioblastoma tumor, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds

A new study has found that food insecurity in early childhood is associated with worse heart health two decades later, but participation in public nutrition assistance programs may significantly mitigate that risk.

Northwestern Medicine's First Renal Denervation Case Performed at NMH

Interventional cardiologists Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, and Keith H. Benzuly, MD, performed the minimally invasive procedure that treats high blood pressure by disrupting nerves in the kidney.

Multidisciplinary Team Creates a Plan for Two Aggressive Cancers at the Same Time

Few patients have two cancer diagnoses at the same time, but two Northwestern Medicine physicians coordinated a plan to save William Brtis and keep him operating a forklift through his treatment.

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