My Northwestern Medicine May 20, 2026

Honoring the MD Class of 2026

Honoring the MD Class of 2026

Feinberg honored the MD Class of 2026 during the medical school’s commencement ceremony held in the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier on May 18.

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Skin-Resident Immune Cells Drive Neuropathic Pain in Diabetes

In experimental models of diabetes, Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that a specialized group of skin-resident immune cells drive neuropathic pain through sex-dependent signaling pathways, according to a recent study.

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Metformin Slows Mitochondrial Energy Production, Promotes Glycemic Control

A new Northwestern Medicine study has found that metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, focuses primarily on the gut, acting to prevent glucose levels rising in the blood by driving glucose utilization inside cells lining the intestine.

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Honors Day Celebrates Medical School Excellence

Fourth-year medical students and faculty members were recognized for academic and clinical excellence during Feinberg’s Honors Day, held on May 15 in the Hughes Auditorium.

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Northwestern Medicine Brings European AI Innovation to Patient Care in the United States

Through a collaboration with Founders Factory, Northwestern Medicine has a goal to scale AI-powered healthcare solutions to improve patient care.

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Smart Hospital Platform Begins Roll-Out to Streamline Bedside Care

The virtual care platform is now in use at two Northwestern Medicine hospitals and slated to expand to additional hospitals this year. It integrates cameras, audio and workflow tools in patient rooms to improve throughput, enable instant remote access for specialists and more.

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