My Northwestern Medicine June 8, 2022

Genome-wide Intricacies of Cancer Inhibitor Untangled

Genome-wide Intricacies of Cancer Inhibitor Untangled

A newly discovered inhibitor of a common cancer-causing protein operates selectively, reducing expression of genes that fuel rampant cell proliferation and altering the epigenome, according to a recent study.

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Remembering John Csernansky, MD

John Csernansky, MD, former chair and Lizzie Gilman Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, whose career at Northwestern spanned nearly 15 years, passed away recently at age 68.

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Medical Student Wins SGIM Abstract Award

Medical student Rohan Chalasani recently won the Mack Lipkin, Sr. Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine at the society’s annual meeting.

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Study Identifies Distinct Roles for Nuclear Lamin Isoforms

A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered distinct roles of major nuclear lamin isoforms in maintaining intracellular interactions and cellular mechanics.

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Lights in the Darkness

Blind for four decades, Pat Ward now sees the light after undergoing surgery at Northwestern Medicine. She is featured through August 11 in the public art display The Lighthouses on the Mag Mile, celebrating access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

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New Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Marianjoy

Now available at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, the clinic helps patients with cancer maximize their recovery and quality of life throughout their care journey.

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Lesson Learned from COVID-19 and HIV/AIDs Pandemics with Richard D'Aquila, MD

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