Northwestern University
Private multidisciplinary research university
Northwestern is one of the nation’s premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse environment. Northwestern provides both students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in beautiful settings, with two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, minutes north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in downtown Chicago. A third campus in Doha, Qatar was founded in 2008. For more information visit http://www.northwestern.edu
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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
People at Northwestern University
Phyllis Zee
Physician and Professor of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Samuel Stupp
Board of Trustees Professor of Materials Science, Chemistry, and Medicine, Director of Simpson Querrey Institute, Northwestern University
Greg Miller
Louis W. Menk Professor of Psychology and faculty fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University
Yevgenia Kozorovitskiy
Soretta and Henry Shapiro Research Professor of Molecular Biology & Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Northwestern University
Marcus E. Peter
Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology), Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at Northwestern University.
John A. Rogers
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University.
David Mohr
Professor of Preventive Medicine, Medical Social Sciences and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Moran Cerf
Neuroscientist and business professor at the Kellogg School of Management and the neuroscience program at Northwestern university.
Mozziyar Etemadi
Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University.
Northwestern University News
New wearable band monitors sweat to help users avoid overexertion
New Scientist - 04-Sep-2024
It offers a non-invasive alternative to blood lactate testing
Read more...Northwestern University launches the Human Longevity Laboratory to fight ageing
Northwestern University - 12-Feb-2024
Researchers will work finding ways to live healthier and longer
Read more...New wearable device tracks health by listening to body noises
Independent - 16-Nov-2023
Revolutionizes patient care through continuous, non-invasive health monitoring
Read more...Scientists have created a special type of melanin that can heal skin wounds
Northwestern University - 02-Nov-2023
Also shields skin from sun damage, environmental toxins, and radiation exposure
Read more...Why some people find it easier to be a vegetarian than others
New Scientist - 04-Oct-2023
Three gene variants more prevalent in vegetarians, impacting dietary choices
Read more...Lattice connects eight miniaturized human organs to unlock disease secrets
Northwestern University - 02-Oct-2023
Tiny chip mimics human disease for faster and precise drug discovery
Read more...Genome length and the relationship with ageing: An analysis
Live Forever Club - 06-Jan-2023
Identifies a new target for ageing therapeutics - maintaining the abundance of long RNA transcripts
Read more...Medgadget interviews Blackrock Neurotech's Chairman about thought-to-text BCI
Medgadget - 28-Dec-2021
The latest application of its NeuroPort Array that can also restore movement, touch and hearing
Read more...New study reversed paralysis and repaired spinal cord injuries in mice
Science Focus - 12-Nov-2021
For decades, a major challenge for scientists is central nervous system. That don't have signifi...
Read more...Being wealthy at midlife may give you a longer and healthier life
Northwestern University - 23-Jul-2021
Lifespan differences exist even between rich and poor siblings/twins
Read more...Fully-implantable wireless pacemaker that dissolves on it's own after use
Guardian - 28-Jun-2021
Bioresorbable device with no leads and batteries for temporary use after heart surgery
Read more...Tiny cordless implant using light helped mice to socialize
Science Daily - 10-May-2021
Breakthrough in optogenetics - a wireless device activates neurons to bond social interactions
Read more...3D printed biomaterials can help treat neurodegenerative diseases
Health Europa - 26-Feb-2021
Biomaterials can form superstructures to help regenerate patient derived neuronal cells
Read more...A new computational model to design mammalian genetic programs
Phys.org - 19-Feb-2021
Engineered human cells through design-based process, eliminating trial and error approach
Read more...Advances in stem cell cures by new biotech startups
GEN News - 03-Nov-2020
New generation companies develop novel cell therapies using stem cells
Read more...The role of NAD+ in resisting age-related circadian rhythm disturbance
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 25-May-2020
Study in mice shows link between the two, could help improve sleep quality in humans
Read more...Neural Matrix, the new brain implant projected to last six years
Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020
Promising tech for treating brain disorders successfully deployed in monkeys and rodents
Read more...Detecting depression with smartphones
Kurzweil Network - 01-Feb-2020
Connecting the app data with physicians can help to prevent the risks associated with depression
Read more...Lung cancer diagnosed by Artificial intelligence
BBC - 20-May-2019
AI and doctors working together can be more effective
Read more...Brain chip could provide direct internet connection
CBS Chicago - 04-Mar-2019
People may pay to increase their intelligence within 5 years
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