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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Feinberg study aims to improve student health

October 11, 2015

The Feinberg School of Medicine launched a study this fall to assess the effectiveness of mobile devices in preventing college students from losing healthy behaviors. The study, called NU You, will...

NU pharmaceutical spinoff aims to treat brain disorders

October 1, 2015

A Northwestern spinoff company that produces antidepressants was acquired in July by pharmaceutical company Allergan for an initial $560 million. The scientists and researchers behind the company, Naurex,...

Former Feinberg Prof. Alice Dreger speaks to a group of Northwestern students and Evanston residents about her resignation in August. Dreger resigned over allegations that Feinberg censored a magazine she guest edited over a story involving a nurse performing oral sex on a recently-paralyzed man.

Former professor calls for University to apologize for censorship

October 1, 2015

Former Feinberg Prof. Alice Dreger, who resigned from her position after she said the University censored a faculty magazine, is calling for an official apology from the administration. “They need...

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Feinberg appoints new diversity and inclusion director

September 29, 2015

The Feinberg School of Medicine welcomed a new director of diversity and inclusion last week, furthering the school’s diversity efforts. Teresa Mastin, Ph.D., who previously taught media studies...

Rep. Bob Dold (center) views stem cells transformed into live heart cells under a microscope in Feinberg School of Medicine's Center for Genetic Medicine. Dold toured the lab Monday before a roundtable discussion with NU doctors and administrators on medical research funding.

Rep. Bob Dold talks medical research funding bill with NU faculty

August 31, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bob Dold (R-Ill.) toured a Feinberg School of Medicine genetics laboratory Monday, then spoke with Feinberg doctors and administrators about the need for more federal funding for medical research. “We...

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