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Feinberg Faculty and Trainees Share Advances in Protein Synthesis at International Gordon Research Conference
Members of the Department of Pharmacology recently led and participated in the Translation Machinery in Health and Disease Gordon Research Conference (GRC), a premier five-day international conference, which explored cutting-edge discoveries in protein synthesis, from fundamental molecular mechanisms to the impact of their dysregulation across a spectrum of diseases and areas.
Uniting Biomedical Research Across Northwestern
A new initiative between Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and McCormick School of Engineering aims to establish shared research "neighborhoods" on the Chicago campus, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of medicine and engineering.
2025, Issue I Northwestern Medicine magazine feature
DeCaen Honored with Presidential Early Career Award
Paul DeCaen, PhD, associate professor of Pharmacology, was awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding early-career scientists and engineers.
Podcast: Pursuing Deeper Understanding of Inflammation with Murali Prakriya, PhD
Inflammation is a common feature of many diseases and Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified how a calcium channel contributes to inflammation in the brain and lungs. This could aid in finding new types of therapeutics for inflammation-related diseases and conditions. In this episode, Murali Prakriya, PhD, discusses the evolution of this groundbreaking research in ion channels as well as his latest findings published in Nature Communications.
Clever Carnivore Raises $7M to Expand Operations and Scale Up Production of Cultivated Meat
Northwestern biotech startup Clever Carnivore, co-founded by Paul Burridge, PhD, associate professor of Pharmacology, announced the successful closing of its $7M seed round funding to expand operations and scale the production of cultivated meat.
Understanding How Sex-Based Differences Impact Health Outcomes
Sex is a major determinant in disease prevalence and treatment response, caused by a vast number of genetic differences between men and women. However, the inclusion of both sexes in clinical and scientific research had not been mandated by federal law until nearly the turn of the century.
October 2023 Breakthroughs newsletter feature story
“The Rise and Fall of Animal Experimentation: Empathy, Science, and the Future of Research”
Written by Richard Miller, PhD, emeritus professor of Pharmacology, "The Rise and Fall of Animal Experimentation" details the history of animal experimentation – from its early beginnings in the 17th century through present day – citing diverse scientific, theological and philosophical bases for its use. Miller discusses important cutting-edge alternatives to the use of animals in biomedical research and examines the utility of animal research through a scientific lens.
Feinberg Research Drives Breast Cancer Screenings and Treatments Forward
At Feinberg, scientists across various disciplines are improving the efficiency of breast cancer detection through AI and machine learning, investigating disparities in patient outcomes and identifying new precision medicine strategies through robust clinical, basic science and population-health research.
May 2023 Breakthroughs feature story
Faculty Profile: Understanding and Improving Variant Interpretation in Minoritized and Underserved Populations
The Gordon laboratory investigates the implementation of genomic testing in medical and consumer contexts, and the process of variant interpretation that seeks to translate this testing into actionable clinical findings.
Tracing Back
Feinberg scientists get to the genetic roots of epilepsy to tackle this common and life-altering disorder.
Fall 2022 Northwestern Medicine magazine feature
Beyond Biology: Using the Fundamentals of Synthetic Biology to Address Complex Problems
At Feinberg, scientists are pursuing synthetic biology research to address the health challenges and diseases that humans face.
November 2022 Breakthroughs feature story
Podcast: Investigating Therapies for Genetic Epilepsy with Alfred George, Jr., MD
Alfred George, Jr., MD, is a pioneer in understanding the mechanisms by which ion channel mutations cause a variety of inherited disorders, such as genetic epilepsy. He discusses his recent breakthroughs in the field and his optimism for future RNA therapeutics to treat rare genetic diseases.
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