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The Daily Northwestern

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


The pre-pharmacy track at NU allows students to explore options in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pre-pharmacy students hope for more resources, community on campus

October 17, 2023

The pre-pharmacy track, one of eight pre-health tracks at Northwestern, offers students course recommendations to best prepare for a career in the pharmaceutical industry. But some students on NU’s pre-pharmacy...

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Three Northwestern faculty members elected to the National Academy of Sciences

May 4, 2023

Three Northwestern faculty members — anthropology Prof. Emeritus Timothy Earle, chemistry department chair and Prof. Teri Odom and chemistry Prof. Richard Silverman — were elected to the National Academy...

Silverman Hall, named after chemistry Prof. Richard Silverman, who invented the drug Lyrica. Northwestern announced Thursday it is partnering with Deerfield Management to develop new drugs.

Deerfield Management pledges $65 million to Northwestern for drug development

June 1, 2018

Northwestern announced Thursday it is partnering with Deerfield Management, an investment management company, to launch Lakeside Discovery LLC in order to help develop new drugs. Deerfield, which pledged...

In Focus: As Lyrica profits dry up, Northwestern seeks another ‘blockbuster’ drug

In Focus: As Lyrica profits dry up, Northwestern seeks another ‘blockbuster’ drug

April 10, 2016

Northwestern boasts some of the deepest pockets of any university in the country. Its more than $10 billion in net assets is the product of many factors — wealthy donors, pricey tuition, shrewd investments....

Northwestern patents, licensing profits down over 90 percent after sale of Lyrica royalties

October 29, 2015

Northwestern saw only $32 million in profits from its patents and licensing agreements this year, down from $357 million last year, according to a 2015 report from the NU Innovations and New Ventures Office. In...

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