My Northwestern Medicine March 5, 2025

Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target for Colon Cancer

Study Identifies Potential Therapeutic Target for Colon Cancer

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that inhibiting the GATA6 protein in mouse models of colon cancer reduced tumor growth and improved survival, underscoring the potential of a new therapeutic target for colon cancer, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.

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Single-Session Interventions Significantly Reduce Mental Health Issues for Youth and Adults

A first-of-its kind review conducted by Northwestern Medicine investigators has found that single-session interventions can significantly improve mental health outcomes in both youth and adults, according to recent findings.

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‘Why I Chose My Specialty’: Resident Physicians Share Personal Journeys in Medicine

Hear from current resident physicians at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University as they share their personal journeys and explain why they chose their specific fields of medicine.

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Shared Pathways in HIV and Aging May Contribute to Heart Failure Risk

Scientists have discovered a unique proteomic signature expressed in the blood of persons living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that is associated with age and higher risk for heart failure, findings that can help identify new therapeutic targets for heart failure among both people living with and without HIV.

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Lung Transplant Team at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute Breaks Their Own Record

In 2024, 148 lung transplants were performed at Northwestern Medicine hospitals, by combining leading-edge technologies including those known as “lungs in a box” and “lungs in a fridge.”

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Intervening Earlier in Mental Healthcare for Kids with Lauren Wakschlag, PhD

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