‘Hidden’ Irregular Heartbeats May Raise Risk of Death

Irregular heartbeats can raise a person’s risk of death even when they go unnoticed by traditional heart monitoring, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Feedback Loop Promotes Cancer Cells’ Adaption to Molecular Stress

Investigators from the laboratory of Marc Mendillo, PhD, have discovered new cellular regulators of an established cancer cell transcription factor linked to cancer cell resilience and tumor progression, according to recent findings.

Nominations Now Open for 2025 Kimberly Prize

Northwestern University is accepting nominations for its $250,000 Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. The annual prize will be awarded in 2025.

Building Strong Student Communities at Feinberg

Catch up with Eli Zimmerman, MD, the new associate dean for student affairs, who has settled into his role since the start of this year.

Northwestern Medicine Performs Second Awake Kidney Transplant Procedure

74-year-old Harry Stackhouse of Zion, Ill., received a kidney from his daughter, felt no pain during the procedure and was discharged home 36 hours later.

Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center River North Now Open

On June 18, Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center River North opened its doors, expanding high-quality care and access for patients.

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