My Northwestern Medicine February 4, 2026

New Institute Envisions a Future Where Our Brains Last as Long as Our Bodies

New Institute Envisions a Future Where Our Brains Last as Long as Our Bodies

Northwestern University has launched the Simpson Querrey Brain Health Institute (SQ-Brain), made possible by nearly $25 million in philanthropic funding from university trustee Kimberly K. Querrey.

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Non-invasive Approach Predicts Chemotherapy Response in Glioblastoma

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new non-invasive approach that could help better determine which patients with glioblastoma are responding favorably to chemotherapy treatment and inform future treatment plans.

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Identifying Mechanisms Supporting Nanoparticle Therapy for Autoimmune Diseases

Northwestern Medicine scientists in the laboratory of Stephen Miller, PhD, have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms required for the antigen-specific tolerance inducing abilities of a novel nanoparticle therapy for treating autoimmune diseases.

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Seletta Goodall Receives 2026 Jean Shedd University Citizenship Award

Seletta Goodall, head of administration for the Department of Medical Social Sciences, has received the 2026 Jean Shedd University Citizenship Award for her transformative leadership and outstanding contributions to Northwestern.

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Congratulations to Physicians Recognized With Honors

Join Northwestern Medicine in celebrating medical staff members for the awards and recognitions they received in 2025.

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Meet the Winners of the 47th Annual Northwestern Medicine Humanitarian Awards

Learn more about Steven P. Cohen, MD; Anna Niedzwiecki, PharmD; and Susan Ye, BSN, RN, who were honored at this year’s awards ceremony.

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New Paths for Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease with Brandon Jutras, PhD

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