My Northwestern Medicine January 24, 2024

‘Father of Microbiome Research’ Awarded 2024 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

‘Father of Microbiome Research’ Awarded 2024 Nemmers Prize in Medical Science

Jeffrey Gordon, MD, a distinguished university professor at Washington University in St. Louis, who is often referred to as the “father of microbiome research,” is the recipient of the 2024 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science at Northwestern University.

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New 3D Spatial Approach Reveals Interactive View of Glioblastoma and Therapeutic Targets

A multidisciplinary team of investigators has developed a first-of-its-kind interactive 3D spatial approach that reveals new therapeutic targets and provides a comprehensive three-dimensional view of glioblastoma tumors, detailed in a recent study.

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Northwestern Medical Orchestra Sees Strong Growth, Unites Feinberg and Bienen

The Northwestern Medical Orchestra entered its seventh year with growth in participants and audience alike, and a performance of a composition by Bienen School of Music’s new dean, Jonathan Bailey Holland.

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New Cause of Neuron Death in Alzheimer’s Discovered

A new Northwestern Medicine study has identified short strands of toxic RNAs that contribute to brain cell death and DNA damage in Alzheimer’s and aged brains.

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Northwestern Medicine Opening Oak Brook Outpatient Center

Immediate, primary and specialty care will be available at the 80,000-square-foot medical office building, along with diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and a laboratory.

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Pavone Leads Rehabilitation Residency at Marianjoy

Larissa R. Pavone, MD, is a physiatrist with specialized training in pediatric rehabilitation. She has led the charge in growing the high-quality Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Building Teams for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Projects with Jonathan Rivnay, PhD

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