My Northwestern Medicine August 12, 2026

First-Year Medical Students Welcome New Academic Year at Founders’ Day 2026

First-Year Medical Students Welcome New Academic Year at Founders’ Day 2026

At Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, first-year medical students donned their white coats for the first time and welcomed the official start of the academic year at Founders’ Day on August 7.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Earns U.S. News Honor Roll Recognition for 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation’s elite hospitals, retaining its prestigious Honor Roll designation in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

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Noncoding DNA Regions Drive Development of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered variants in noncoding regulatory regions of the genome that contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders, findings that could help spearhead the development of more effective precision therapeutic strategies.

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Exploring Genetic Differences in Parkinson’s Disease by Ancestry

A landmark international study has found that the genetic drivers of Parkinson’s disease can vary dramatically between populations, underscoring the need to include people of various ancestries in genetic research and clinical trials.

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Retired Nurse Returns to Remission From Rare and Aggressive Cancer

Regina Henneman credits Northwestern Medicine for helping her return to life in remission after the recurrence of a life-threatening angiosarcoma in her lung.

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