In the News

  • Dr. Stephen Miller, Microbiology-Immunology, was on NPR’s Science Friday discussing the early stages of a clinical trial for Multiple Sclerosis treatment.  To listen to the feature or to read more, visit here.

  • A study by Dr. Phyllis Zee, Neurology, finding a link between childhood colic and migraines was covered by U.S. News and Word Report, CBS News, and Science News.

  • Research by Dr. CJ Heckman, Physiology, Dr. Hande Ozdinler, Neurology, and Dr. Gordon Shepherd, Physiology, used neon to expose hidden ALS cells, making it easier for scientists to track what happens to cause their death. Read more here.

  • Dr. Steve Franconeri, Psychology, received the Psychonomic Society’s Outstanding Young Investigator Award.

  • Dr. Richard Silverman, Chemistry, received the 2013 Bristol-Myers Squibb Smissman Award from the American Chemical Society and the 2013 Centenary Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

  • Dr. Sara Solla, Physiology, Physics, and Astronomy was invited to participate in a national panel, “Physical and Mathematical Principles of Brain Structure and Function,” the first step in the implementation of the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative announced by President Obama.

  • A study led by Dr. Tom Bozza, Neurobiology, has revealed something new about our sense of smell: individual genes matter.  The study was published in the journal Nature.  Read more here.

  • Dr. John Kessler, Neurology, and Dr. Stephen Miller, Microbiology-Immunology, both received the 2013 Mentor of the Year Award from Northwestern’s Faculty Council.

  • Dr. Puneet Opal, Neurology, wrote about the need for open-access journals in The Atlantic.

  • Dr. Ken Paller, Psychology, found that memory rehearsal during sleep can make a difference in remembering later. Read More.

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