News and Breakthroughs

Circadian rhythms play a role in how quickly damaged muscles heal, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.

A new professorship honoring the late Ann Lurie, a transformative donor in the Northwester community and beyond, will support Hidayatullah G. Munshi, MD, ’02 GME, who in September was appointed chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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.

The number of young people being diagnosed with cancer is on the rise. And while the treatments can be life-saving, years later they are life-altering.

Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a new avenue to reprogram compromised immune cells to work against tumors, according to a study published in Science Advances.

In this episode of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium’s podcast series, Lurie Cancer Center’s Kristin Smith discusses how she helps young adults with cancer navigate fertility preservation at Northwestern Medicine.

A fusion protein therapy may be an effective treatment option for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, according to a multicenter clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

On Monday, January 20, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Northwestern community will celebrate Dr. King with an expanded special commemoration including events and projects throughout the month.

Scientists have uncovered new insights into the molecular players behind calcium channel regulation, a biological process that coordinates a wide array of physiological responses, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The Breakthroughs podcast released 17 episodes in 2024, on topics ranging from biological age research to new insights in inflammation and microbiome science, as well as health equity research and community engagement efforts. Of the top three most downloaded episodes this year, there are two episodes that outline breakthrough T-cell research, shedding light on lupus and cancer treatment. Our third most-downloaded episode features a discussion on AI and digital pathology.

A new blood test may help reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies and can detect prostate cancer with similar sensitivity to standard screening in patients across racial and ethnic groups, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new molecular mechanisms underlying DNA repair dysregulation in cancer cells, findings that may inform the development of new targeted therapies for patients that have become resistant to standard treatments.

New discovery finds simple metabolites combine to form a powerful antioxidant

Eight Lurie Cancer Center members were named to the 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers, published by Clarivate Analytics. The annual list identifies investigators who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their chosen fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the past decade.

Physicians and scientists from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Medicine will present and discuss exciting new research and important clinical findings at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, December 7-10 in San Diego, California, and online. With more than 18,000 members from nearly 100 countries, ASH is the world’s largest professional society serving both clinicians and scientists around the world who are working to conquer blood diseases.