My Northwestern Medicine September 9, 2026

Experimental Drug May Disrupt Immune Circuits in Pneumonia

Experimental Drug May Disrupt Immune Circuits in Pneumonia

A drug that blocks calcium release-activated calcium channels may help interrupt harmful immune cell interactions that drive severe viral pneumonia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

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Investigating Tumor Growth After Immunotherapy

A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a biological mechanism that may explain why a subset of tumors unexpectedly grows at an accelerated rate after being treated with certain immunotherapies, according to a recent study.

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Feinberg Welcomes New MD Class with Weeklong Introduction to the Profession

Feinberg recently welcomed the entering MD Class of 2026 during the annual weeklong Introduction to the Profession module, which concluded with Founders’ Day, and introduces first-year students to the foundations of their medical education.

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Identifying Patients at Lower Risk for Kidney Transplant Rejection

A new risk stratification model developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists may help better identify patients who have a lower risk of kidney transplant rejection, which can inform more personalized treatment and care strategies that present fewer adverse side effects.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Campus Transformation

In response to the growing need for complex clinical care in our community, Northwestern Medicine is planning to add a new 1.2 million-square-foot tower to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus in downtown Chicago. For the latest project information, including construction updates, visit the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Campus Transformation web site.

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Immediate Care Center Team Acts Quickly to Help Save a Life

When a routine visit for one patient quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency, team members across multiple roles at Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care St. Charles came together to save their life, demonstrating how preparation, teamwork and quick action can make all the difference.

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