As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, Northwestern Medicine scientists continue to help advance the understanding of the disease and its impact, from investigating antibody protection against COVID-19 reinfection to elevating women in academic research and highlighting racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospital mortality in Illinois.
Following the news that a third person has been cured of HIV, a Northwestern Medicine expert says partially matched blood cells could be used to cure many people living with both cancer and HIV.
Following the news that a third person has been cured of HIV, a Northwestern Medicine expert says partially matched blood cells could be used to cure many
Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes faculty members who go above and beyond in serving Northwestern and its individual units, along with practicing good academic citizenship. This February, the Office awarded the Provost Awards for Exemplary Faculty Service to Mathematics Prof. Bryna Kra, Feinberg Prof. Kenzie Cameron, Feinberg Prof. Michael Ison and Feinberg.
While COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are highly effective, they’re not always enough to prevent infection, especially with the omicron variant. Northwestern faculty discuss the importance of universal masking — and deciding which type to wear — as well as the ways one can maximize effectiveness, enable reusability and obtain higher-quality masks. Masking distinction and.