Northwestern Hospitals Once Again Rank Among Best in the Nation

In its latest annual Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Northwestern Medicine hospitals as some of the best in the nation.

Mitochondria Support T-cells Proliferation and Memory Formation

Investigators led by Navdeep Chandel, PhD, have discovered how mitochondrial metabolism supports T-cell proliferation and also prevents T-cell exhaustion in cancer and chronic infection, according to a recent study published in Nature Immunology.

Northwestern Welcomes New Cohort of Physician Trainees

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University recently welcomed this year’s incoming cohort of new medical resident physicians and fellows, marking the beginning of their post-graduate medical training.

Three Feinberg Students Named Schweitzer Fellows

Three Feinberg students have been selected for the Schweitzer Fellowship — a year-long service-learning program during which fellows design and implement innovative projects that address the health needs of Chicago communities.

‘Dancing Molecules’ Treatment Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

The promising new treatment for acute spinal cord injuries developed at Northwestern University has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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