Enzyme Utilizes Specialized Mechanisms to Promote Cancer Cell Proliferation

A new Northwestern Medicine study has identified a previously unknown mechanism by which the NAT10 enzyme promotes cancer cell proliferation, establishing this protein as a promising therapeutic target for cancer.

Designing Supramolecular Therapies to Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier

A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered key molecular design principles that could help supramolecular therapeutics cross the blood-brain barrier, a major challenge for the novel approach to treating neurological disorders.

Empowering Health Professions Education in Africa

Through a longstanding collaboration with the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda, Feinberg medical educators support and train educators who will go on to teach thousands of future physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Novel Stem Cell Platform Improves Study of Endometriosis

Scientists led by Julie Kim, PhD, have developed a novel stem cell platform that provides a new way to study the biology of endometriosis in humans more accurately than current model systems, as detailed in a recent study.

Vora Named Medical Director of Endocrinology for Northwestern Health Network Medical Group

Avni Vora, MD, discusses what called her to endocrinology, the future of providing chronic care management for those with systemic diseases and the best career advice she’s received.

Huntley Achieves 2nd Magnet Designation and 1st Magnet with Distinction

Only about 1 in 10 hospitals in the U.S. receive Magnet® designation, which is the highest honor for professional nursing practice and is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence.

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