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Bass Honored by AAAS
Joseph Bass, MD, PhD, has been selected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Test Could Prevent More Heart Attacks
New study shows little-used cholesterol test is effective and cost-efficient.
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Epilepsy Gene and Migraines
Study implicates ion channel mutation in severe migraine disorder.
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Drug Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Survival
Trial shows experimental drug developed at Northwestern boosts one-year survival rates.
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Welcome to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, a forward-thinking institution in the heart of downtown Chicago committed to improving human health through education and discovery.
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Visionary Biochemist Delivers 2026 Kimberly Prize Lecture
Neighborhood Social Factors Increase Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Cells ‘Switch’ on Protein Factories After Injury, Study Finds
Feinberg Faculty Inducted into Prominent Honor Societies
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What Does it Take to Protect Brain Health? 10 Habits to Start Now
Apr 21, 2026
The Guardian
The Snuggle Is Real: What Happens When You Can’t Fall Asleep Without Your Partner?
Apr 21, 2026
CNN
I Hated Doing Laundry Until I Discovered Laundry Detergent Sheets. These Are the Best Ones
Apr 21, 2026
US News & World Report
Most People Would Take A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Apr 17, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
When the Room Spins: Researchers Learn More About Vertigo—and How to Treat It
Apr 15, 2026
The Wall Street Journal
When the Room Spins: Researchers Learn More About Vertigo—and How to Treat It
Apr 15, 2026
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Meeting Patients Close to Home
The opening of the Bronzeville Outpatient Center makes world-class healthcare more accessible.
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The Starzl Academy offers a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists.
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Prizes Awarded by Feinberg
Feinberg awards annual prizes to honor scientific work of lasting significance; visit our Prizes section to learn about eligibility, nominations and past winners.
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