Regenerating Damaged Heart Cells

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a way to regenerate damaged heart muscle cells in mice, a development which may provide a new avenue for treating congenital heart defects, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Feinberg Scientists to Lead Grant Studying Autism, Schizophrenia

Northwestern Medicine scientists have been awarded $17 million to study genetic causes of autism and schizophrenia, with the aim of developing new drugs to treat the conditions.

Study Examines Surge in RSV Cases After the COVID-19 Pandemic

The surge in RSV cases following the COVID-19 pandemic may have been, in part, caused by increased testing and changes to the RSV genome, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Foltz Named New Director of Driskill Graduate Program

Dan Foltz, PhD, professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, has been named director of the Walter S. and Lucienne Driskill Graduate Program in Life Sciences (DGP), effective July 1.

Routine Dental Checkup Leads to Puppeteer’s Chordoma Diagnosis

Vinai Gondi, MD, at the Northwestern Medicine Proton Center in Warrenville used proton beam therapy to successfully treat a spine tumor for the “Sesame Street” and “Donkey Hodie” puppeteer.

Rhythm Evaluation for Anticoagulation Trial Now Open for Enrollment

Patients are needed to study a “pill-in-pocket” strategy using the customized atrial fibrillation-sensing capabilities of the Apple Watch to prevent stroke in patients with AFib.

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