My Northwestern Medicine April 29, 2026

Bass Named 2026 AAAS Member

Bass Named 2026 AAAS Member

Joseph Bass, MD, PhD, has been selected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the oldest general scientific society in the United States.

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Printed Neurons Communicate With Living Brain Cells

Northwestern scientists have developed flexible, low-cost devices that generate electrical signals realistic enough to activate living brain cells.

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Visionary Biochemist Delivers 2026 Kimberly Prize Lecture

Svetlana Mojsov, PhD, delivered the 2026 Kimberly Prize Lecture on April 20, drawing on decades of groundbreaking research that helped transform the treatment of diabetes and obesity.

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Scans Can Reveal Hidden Prostate Cancer Progression

A large analysis of two major clinical trials has found that the spread of prostate cancer can be detected on imaging scans even when biomarkers remain stable, according to a recent study.

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McHenry Hospital Achieves 2nd Magnet Designation, 1st with Distinction

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital received their second ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and their first Magnet with Distinction; the designation is the highest honor for professional nursing practice and is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence.

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