Little-Used Cholesterol Test Could Prevent More Heart Attacks, Strokes

A new Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA has found that a little-used cholesterol test outperformed standard tests in guiding cholesterol-lowering therapy.

Feinberg Faculty Inducted into Prominent Honor Societies

Five 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.

Epilepsy Gene Implicated in Severe Migraine Disorder

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified mutations in a gene coding for key ion channels in the brain as a new cause of a debilitating form of migraine, according to a recent study.

Cells ‘Switch’ on Protein Factories After Injury, Study Finds

Scientists have uncovered a novel mechanism through which skin cells organize and control protein production during homeostasis and wound healing, according to a new study.

Piano Performances, Camaraderie and Purpose: Volunteers Reflect

More than 1,500 volunteers gave 164,000 hours of service in fiscal year 2025, supporting more than 150 departments at 30 Northwestern Medicine locations. See profiles and photos of some of the many Northwestern Medicine volunteers contributing to the Patients First mission.

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