First-Year Medical Students Celebrate New Academic Year at Founders’ Day

First-year medical students donned their white coats for the first time and marked the official start to the academic year at Founders’ Day, held at Chicago’s Fourth Presbyterian Church.

Study Finds Noncoding RNAs Dysregulated in Several Human Cancers

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered new insights into the production and regulation of an emerging class of noncoding RNAs in three major types of cancer, according to recent findings.

Northwestern Receives Grant to Implement Secure Firearm Storage Program for Illinois Parents

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $3.3 million over five years to Northwestern University to study the implementation of an evidence-based secure firearm storage program.

Summer Research Program Trains Future Clinician-Scientists

Eight Feinberg medical students recently participated in a summerlong research program designed to equip them with the skills to become successful clinician-scientists.

Northwestern Medicine Grant Initiatives Impact Local Communities

$16.3 million in grants provided to more than 300 local agencies across Illinois to support organizations dedicated to meeting the health and wellness needs of communities across Chicagoland.

New Program at Northwestern Medicine Helps Build the Nursing Career Pipeline

As the nursing profession continues to face shortages, Northwestern Medicine introduces a “pipeline to nursing” program for employees and external candidates.

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