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A multi-institutional team of investigators has discovered that targeting a specific protein interaction within immunosuppressive breast cancer cells may increase antitumor immune responses, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Read more » |
Feinberg investigators have been selected to lead a $15 million American Heart Association research initiative studying the role of inflammation in heart disease. Read more »
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A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered novel DNA methylation patterns in the blood of patients with Parkinson’s disease, findings that demonstrate the potential for using DNA methylation as a biomarker to identify the disease. Read more »
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Abby Citterman, ’24 MPO, a recent graduate of Northwestern’s Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics program, was awarded the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Women in O&P Research Award at their 50th annual meeting in Chicago. Read more »
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A Kentucky father is the sixth patient to get a double-lung transplant through the innovative Northwestern Medicine DREAM program, which provides hope for select patients with late-stage lung cancers. Read more »
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Every patient who comes to a Northwestern Medicine Primary Care clinic receives a social determinants of health assessment. When patients indicate a need and want help, the Outreach Team steps in. Read more »
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