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A type of white blood cell is responsible for growth and branching of blood vessels which supports tumor growth in colon cancer, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Read more » |
An experimental drug may provide a new treatment option for some patients with rare incurable brain tumors, according to recent publication. Read more »
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Lisa Namatame, a first-year Physician Assistant (PA) student, was recently awarded a scholarship from the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. Read more »
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A Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon is the first physician in the U.S. to successfully use a new neurosurgical drill – developed by students at Northwestern University – to create a hole in the skull of a patient with a brain bleed. Read more »
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Inspired by the generosity of its employees, Northwestern Medicine has donated $100,000 each to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank. Read more »
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