Improving Models to Study the Human Heart

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new method of measuring and optimizing the maturation process of cultured heart cells, an approach that will set the future standard for a commonly used cell model in scientific research, according to a new study.

New Biomarker May Predict Treatment Response in Bladder Cancer

Patients with metastatic urothelial cancer and increased expression of the NECTIN4 gene had a dramatically better response to antibody treatment than patients with reduced gene expression, according to a new clinical trial.

New Genes Implicated in Multiple System Atrophy

A large international team of scientists have uncovered genetic risk factors for multiple system atrophy, according to a recent study.

Volunteers Connect With Patients Through Stroke Survivor-to-Survivor Calls

Larry Bobko has had two strokes. His wife, Teri, has been his caregiver through them both. Together, they ease the way for other Lake Forest Hospital patients who have had strokes.

Parkinson’s Patients Take the Stage for Their First-Ever Performance at the Joffrey Ballet

Dancing With Parkinson's, a collaborative program from Northwestern Medicine and The Joffrey Ballet, has helped more than 90 people with Parkinson’s disease.

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