News and Breakthroughs
Find the latest news and discoveries, as well highlights from Lurie Cancer Center’s programs and events through the links below. To learn more about our accomplishments and the people who make them possible, visit the Lurie Cancer Center news archive.
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- 09.08.2025
Scientists in the laboratory of Weiguo Cui, PhD, have identified novel molecular mechanisms that help specialized T-cells maintain long-term immunity in response to chronic infection and cancer, according to recent findings published in Nature Immunology.
- 09.08.2025
New system delivers CRISPR machinery more safely and effectively into cells
- 09.03.2025
A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a surprising molecular link between HIV-1 and a protein fragment associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- 09.03.2025
Shishir Maithel, MD, has been named Chief Surgical Officer at the Lurie Cancer Center. In this new role, he will lead the coordination and strategic expansion of surgical oncology clinical trials across Lurie Cancer Center and the Northwestern Medicine Cancer Care Network.
- 08.29.2025
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered new insights that may aid in understanding and potentially treating one of the most common and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to findings published in Science Advances.
- 08.28.2025
New synthetic biosensors give immune cells the ability to read their environment and act only when needed
- 08.28.2025
A standing-room only crowd of more than 1,000 supporters and friends of The H Foundation came together on Saturday, July 26, at the 23rd Annual Goombay Bash held at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier.
- 08.27.2025
Northwestern scientists have discovered that the organization of a cell’s genetic material dictates cancer’s ability to adapt, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- 08.26.2025
A team lead by Northwestern scientists has found that paraspeckles, found in the nucleus of many cells, form differently than previously thought, which may aid in the design of future cancer drugs.
- 08.20.2025
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed how a common inherited mutation disrupts red blood cell development and sparks inflammation that may lead to leukemia, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
- 08.14.2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a subset of immune cells are essential for successful organ transplantation acceptance, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
- 08.05.2025
Following the death of their beloved husband and father, the Eisenberg family established the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation in his honour. This philanthropic organisation funds vital gastrointestinal cancer research, enabling oncologists to better care for their patients.
- 08.01.2025
A promising genetic clue could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments in certain patients, according to a study recently published in Nature.
- 07.31.2025
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
- 07.30.2025
A new study has uncovered a promising way to improve treatment for small cell lung cancer, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, according to findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
- 07.24.2025
Investigators led by Navdeep Chandel, PhD, have discovered how mitochondrial metabolism supports T-cell proliferation and also prevents T-cell exhaustion in cancer and chronic infection, according to a recent study published in Nature Immunology.
- 07.23.2025
Restoring cellular memory prevents cancer cells’ ability to adapt to evade treatment
- 07.23.2025
In October 2023, at age 29, after a month of fevers, fatigue, and migraines so severe that he couldn’t walk, Nick was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
- 07.01.2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an AI tool that not only matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans but can also identify areas that some doctors may miss, according to a new study.
- 06.30.2025
Survivor’s story inspired oncologist’s new study on gaps in post-cancer care
- 06.30.2025
Diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, Trupti Patel had two options: “a clinical trial or nothing.”
- 06.23.2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered key details about a group of rare but serious blood disorders, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
- 06.16.2025
New tool could pave the way for new multi-target therapies, personalized
- 06.13.2025
On Sunday, June 1, our Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K brought together over 3,500 survivors and supporters to walk, run, connect as a community, and accelerate life-changing cancer research. Thank you for being part of our 32nd annual celebration on National Cancer Survivors Day!
- 06.12.2025
On Saturday, November 22, the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF) will host the 11th Annual Wings to Cure Gala, dedicated to “Hippocrates’ Promise: A Legacy of Hope, Courage, and Healing.”
- 06.11.2025
In a major clinical study, the tool boosted productivity by up to 40 percent without compromising accuracy
- 06.04.2025
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a promising approach to killing treatment-resistant cancer cells by exploiting their hidden metabolic vulnerabilities, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
- 06.02.2025
A drug already approved by the FDA to treat menopause symptoms may also help to prevent invasive breast cancer, according to recent findings from a clinical trial led by Northwestern Medicine.
- 05.30.2025
Genetic makeup and structure can shift dramatically across different areas of a single glioblastoma tumor, reveals a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.
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