Novel Molecular Mechanisms Inform Targeted Therapies for Chronic Kidney Disease

A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified novel molecular mechanisms by which genetic mutations in the PKD2 gene cause the most common type of polycystic kidney disease, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

First Study to Use Consumer Wearables to Predict Pediatric Surgery Complications

A new study is the first to use consumer wearables to quickly and precisely predict postoperative complications in children and shows potential for facilitating faster treatment and care.

Northwestern Accepting Nominations for $350,000 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

Northwestern University is accepting nominations for its $350,000 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. The biennial prize will be awarded in fall 2026.

The Impact of Feinberg Research

Feinberg leads medical research and clinical trials, fueled by federal funding, and the results of those studies have a profound impact on our community and beyond. 

Rare Surgery to Treat a Patient’s Heart Condition

After experiencing severe chest pain and shortness of breath, the patient was diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and treated by Stephen F. Chiu, MD.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Northwestern Medicine’s Aphasia Center

The program, using the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia to support people living with aphasia, demonstrated significant improvement in self-reported quality of life for certain participants, according to recently published results.

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