My Northwestern Medicine October 16, 2024

Targeting T-cell Lipid Metabolism May Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

Targeting T-cell Lipid Metabolism May Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

Investigators have discovered that targeting specific mechanisms linked to lipid metabolism in immune cells within tumors may improve response to current and future cancer immunotherapies, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

Read more »

Novel Blood Test Predicts Risk of Severe Lung Disease

Northwestern Medicine investigators have created a novel blood test that identifies adults who may be at increased risk of developing severe respiratory illnesses, according to a recent study.

Read more »

Diversity and Inclusion Fall Lyceum Explores Causes of Health Inequity and Possible Solutions

Feinberg students, faculty, trainees and staff gathered in a packed Hughes Auditorium for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s annual Fall Lyceum on October 8.

Read more »

Combination Therapy May Improve Treatment Response in Pancreatic Cancer

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that a novel combination treatment promotes cancer cell death and tumor regression in mouse models of pancreatic cancer, providing a rationale for testing in future clinical trials, according to recent findings.

Read more »

Northwestern Medicine Patient Runs 2024 Chicago Marathon With New Liver

Batbayar Tserendorj turned down a liver transplant in 2023 to run the Chicago Marathon, but this year he celebrated being cancer-free by running again.

Read more »

Northwestern Medicine President and CEO Recaps Fiscal Year 2024

After wrapping up the fiscal year, Howard B. Chrisman, MD, reflects on the clinical breakthroughs, growth and inspiring community work that happened in the last 12 months.

Read more »

Have an idea for the newsletter or a comment on this issue?

Contact Us »