New Tumor State Helps Identify High-Risk Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a stem-like state in small-cell lung cancer that identifies a group of patients with exceptionally poor outcomes following chemoimmunotherapy.

For People With a Rare Skin Disorder, High Allergy Risk Adds Another Burden

In a study of patients with lamellar ichthyosis, most participants reported at least one allergic disorder in addition to the rare skin condition that can cause painful blisters and scaly skin.

Northwestern Welcomes New Cohort of Residents and Fellows

Approximately 450 physicians joined the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University’s residency and fellowship programs this year, beginning the next chapter of their medical training across Northwestern Medicine’s hospitals.

Bronzeville Outpatient Center Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

The clinic has completed more than 80,000 patient visits, created more than 100 jobs, hosted community programs, expanded mental health resources and more.

Volunteers Donate $1 Million To Create Northwestern Medicine Nursing Endowment

Northwestern Memorial Hospital volunteers Tom and Sudy Altholz are honoring the work of nurses with a $1 million gift to establish a nursing endowment that will expand continuing education opportunities across the Northwestern Medicine health system.

Healthcare Innovation Drives Recipients of 2026 Research Project Awards

Two projects funded by the 2026 Translational Science Research Project Awards from the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute aim to connect patients with faster access to lifesaving healthcare innovations.

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