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A new study from the Prakriya Lab identifies Orai1 calcium channels as key regulators of microglia‑driven neuroinflammation. Inhibiting Orai1 reduced hippocampal inflammation and protected against inflammation‑induced depressive‑like behaviors, according to findings published in Science Signaling.
Congratulations to Dr. Prakriya and team on being featured on the cover!
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2026 Kimberly Prize Winner Svetlana Mojsov to Deliver Lecture at Feinberg
April 20 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Svetlana Mojsov, PhD, the Lulu Chow Wang and Robin Chemers Neustein Research Associate Professor at the Rockefeller University, New York, was named the 2026 Kimberly Prize winner for her discovery of GLP-1, which transformed treatments for diabetes and weight loss.
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Join the Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics for the fourth annual Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Lecture on Monday, April 20 to hear her share insights from her pioneering work and its impact on human health.
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A new PhD track is being added to the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences (DGP) for the 2026 application cycle to enhance student learning and build community around computational biology and bioinformatics at Feinberg.
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Congratulations to our colleagues who were recently promoted to research assistant professor!
We’re proud to recognize the following individuals on this important milestone as they transition to research faculty roles at Feinberg.
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Cell and Developmental Biology
Microbiology-Immunology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
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Leadership Update
Feng Yue Named Associate Director for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Feng Yue, PhD, the Duane and Susan Burnham Professor of Molecular Medicine and professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics and of Pathology, has been appointed associate director for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. In this newly established role, he will lead the center’s strategic initiatives in artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics, overseeing the development of advanced data platforms and advancing the integration of AI-driven approaches across basic, translational and clinical research.
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Yue also serves as director of the Center for Advanced Molecular Analysis within Northwestern's Institute for Augmented Intelligence in Medicine and was a founding director of the Center for Cancer Genomics at the Lurie Cancer Center.
His research leverages high-throughput genomics and computational modeling to define how genetic variants and non-coding regulatory elements shape cancer development, with the goal of identifying regulatory mechanisms that may serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets.
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We celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of our faculty, students and postdocs. Your dedication, innovation and impact continue to elevate our community.
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Faculty
Mariana De Niz, PhD, research assistant professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, is the recipient of the 2026 Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Award, recognizing her leadership, mentorship and commitment to expanding equitable access to scientific training worldwide.
Minoli Perera, PharmD, PhD, associate professor of Pharmacology, was elected president of the Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network for the 2026-2027 term.
Murali Prakriya, PhD, the Magerstadt Professor of Pharmacology and professor of Medicine (Allergy and Immunology), has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Selected as one of just 17 honorees nationwide, Prakriya is recognized for his outstanding contributions to advancing pharmacology through scientific achievement, mentorship and service to the field.
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Trainees
Roxroy Morgan, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Shukla Lab (Cell and Developmental Biology), was awarded a National Institutes of Health fellowship.
Jacob Nadel was named the 2026 James C. Houk Graduate Fellow by the Department of Neuroscience. Nadel is a NUIN PhD candidate conducting research in the Lerner Lab. The Houk Scholar receives a $10,000 stipend and chooses a renowned neuroscientist to speak at the annual James C. Houk Lecture in Motor Control, which is held in the spring.
A team of trainees including postdoctoral fellow Ben Kuznets Speck, PhD, of the Goyal Lab (Cell and Developmental Biology), DGP student Hao Pan and postdoctoral fellow Yuanfei Sun, PhD, of the Liu Lab (Pharmacology), are recipients of the 2025 Biohub Spark Award, which will fund their work on developing physically grounded models of immune cell interactions with tumors.
Yuval Scher, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Goyal Lab (Cell and Developmental Biology), has been awarded a 2026 Human Frontier Science Program Cross-Disciplinary Fellowship.
Mariaelena Valentino, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Arispe Lab (Cell and Developmental Biology), was awarded a 2026 American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship.
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Building a 25-Year Legacy: A Passion for People, a Commitment to Service Excellence
We are proud to spotlight Elsie Owen, financial assistant in the Basic Science Administration, as she marks 25 years of dedicated service at Northwestern. Since joining Northwestern in 2001 and BSA in 2005, Owen has played an essential role in supporting the financial operations that keep research moving forward, ensuring labs have the resources they need to advance scientific discovery.
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New AI Guidance from NUIT
Northwestern IT issued updated guidance regarding the use of AI tools. Please be advised that any software not listed on the NUIT or Feinberg IT websites requires prior approval before purchase. Requests for exceptions should be submitted through the FSM IT Service Request Form.
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