My Northwestern Medicine July 31, 2024

‘Dancing Molecules’ Heal Cartilage Damage

‘Dancing Molecules’ Heal Cartilage Damage

A new therapeutic strategy developed by Northwestern investigators activated the gene expression necessary to regenerate cartilage growth within just four hours, according to findings from a recent study.

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Scientists Discover Potential Biomarker in Rare Skin Cancer

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered increased immune cell activity in Merkel cell carcinoma tumors, which could help predict treatment response in patients and inform the development of new targeted therapies, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Discovery.

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Three Medical Students Named Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows

Three Feinberg medical students have been named 2024-2025 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows, as part of a program to support the design and implementation of innovative projects to address the health needs of underserved Chicago communities.

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Kalhan Named Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Ravi Kalhan, MD, ‘06 MS, the Louis A. Simpson Professor of Pulmonary Medicine and professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, has been named the new associate dean for Faculty Affairs, effective August 1.

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Northwestern Medicine Proton Center Treats Northwestern University Soccer Coach

Ronnie Bouemboue graduated as the 7,000th patient from proton therapy treatment in Warrenville.

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How Table Tennis Is Helping Patients With Parkinson’s Bounce Back

Northwestern Medicine offers specialized classes taught by certified exercise physiologists to bring the benefits of this Olympic sport to patients in Chicago and Lake Forest.

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A Compelling New Lupus Discovery with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD

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