My Northwestern Medicine September 16, 2026

Research Day 2026 Recognizes Scientific Excellence and Collaboration

Research Day 2026 Recognizes Scientific Excellence and Collaboration

Feinberg students, staff, trainees and faculty celebrated scientific discoveries and collaboration and presented their research posters and abstracts at the 20th annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day on Thursday, Sept. 10.

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Investigating the Role of Lymphatic Vessels in Heart Growth and Repair

A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a previously unknown signaling system that helps regulate heart growth during development.

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Combination Therapy May Improve Immune Response Against Advanced Prostate Cancer

Combining two therapies may improve immune response in a subgroup of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who responded poorly to initial treatment, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

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Understanding the Link Between Genetic Risk and Brain Communication Disorders

A new Northwestern Medicine study suggests a major psychiatric risk gene remains important well into adulthood and may influence brain communication.

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Northwestern Medicine Performs First Known Quadruple-Organ Transplant Involving Retransplanted Lungs

Northwestern Memorial Hospital surgeons have performed the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs in the United States, involving a multidisciplinary transplant team uniquely equipped to manage one of the most complex surgical cases ever undertaken.

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Marianjoy Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program

At Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, patients with multiple sclerosis in the neuromuscular rehabilitation program are finding relief from heat-related symptoms through the use of cooling vests, an innovative tool designed to help lower core body temperature and improve function.

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Why It’s Important to Analyze Research Data by Sex with Nicole Woitowich, PhD

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