My Northwestern Medicine January 19, 2022

Uncovering Cellular Mechanisms of Genetic Skin Diseases

Uncovering Cellular Mechanisms of Genetic Skin Diseases

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism linking an intercellular adhesion molecule with genetic inflammatory skin diseases.

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Nanotherapy Offers New Hope for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes

A new Northwestern study has discovered a technique to help make immunomodulation more effective, potentially improving treatment for type 1 diabetes.

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In Cancer Treatment, Quality of Life Matters More and More

A Northwestern Medicine study has found that a new combination immune therapy treatment not only extended cancer patients’ lives better than other treatments, it also was less toxic to their overall health than other drugs on the market.

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Winter Elected President of the American Society of Hematology

Jane Winter, MD, a highly regarded lymphoma expert, will serve as president of the American Society of Hematology for a year-long term through December 2022.

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Northwestern Medicine Humanitarian Awards Honor Employees Who Give Back to the Community

In memory of the work and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Northwestern Medicine honors members of the workforce who exemplify the ideals of community giving, equality, unity and excellence.

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Why You Do What You Do: Michael Howard, MD, Plastic Surgeon

Specializing in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, Howard has made notable impacts in the field of plastic surgery and is one of only a few surgeons in the U.S. who routinely performs microsurgical breast reconstruction.

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Celebrating DREAM Week

Northwestern University has announced the 2022 DREAM Week celebrations schedule honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DREAM Week, which began January 18, encompasses a variety of events for students, staff and faculty to attend virtually. This includes an annual oratorical competition, a panel discussion with local community organizers, and guest speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones.

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