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Local Researchers Publish “Shocking” Metals Study
WBBM 780-AM reported on the recent work by Dean Christopher Schuh that showed certain metals can become stronger when heated and struck quickly than they are when cold, reshaping understanding of metal behavior under extreme conditions.Feb 25, 2026|from WBBM 780-AM (via WXRT 93.1 FM)
Scientists Used ’Dancing Molecules‘ to Heal Lab-Grown Mini-Spines. One Day, They Could Cure Paralysis
Popular Mechanics wrote about the recent work by Professor Samuel Stupp, who fine-tuned the motion of molecules and created an injectable therapy that encouraged the growth of neurites and neurons in damaged spinal organoids.Feb 25, 2026|from Popular Mechanics
Trashing Cancer’s ‘Undruggable’ Proteins
A new strategy developed by Professor Nathan Gianneschi grabs cancer-driving proteins and directs them to the cell’s disposal system.Feb 24, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Living ‘Mini Brains’ Meet Next-Generation Bioelectronics
A new ‘pop-up’ device developed by Professor John Rogers lets scientists map and manipulate activity in human neural organoids.Feb 18, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Extreme Heat Increases Strength of Pure Metals
A rule-breaking discovery by Dean Christopher Schuh and first author Ian Dowding reveals a new way to strengthen metal in extreme conditions.Feb 18, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Spinal Cord Organoids Help Test Paralysis Treatment
The Scientist profiled work by Professor Samuel Stupp that provides a powerful in vitro tool to evaluate regenerative therapies for CNS injuries.Feb 12, 2026|from The Scientist
HPV Cancer Vaccine Slows Tumor Growth, Extends Survival in Preclinical Model
Professor Chad Mirkin found that the vaccine’s carefully organized structure dramatically boosts cancer-fighting immunity.Feb 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Paralysis Treatment Heals Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Organoids
A new therapy developed by Professor Samuel I. Stupp triggers neurite growth and reduces scarring in injured organoids.Feb 11, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund Fuels Pioneering Life Science Discoveries
The latest round of strategic seed funding is propelling innovations in imaging, brain health, autoimmune therapies, and more, bringing total support to $8 million.Feb 10, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Materials Could Keep Electrons Moving in Tiny Chips
Professor James Rondinelli collaborated with IBM to help turn simulations into potential practical chip designs.Feb 4, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
New Electron Microscopy Technique Reveals Zeolite Structure to Enhance Function
Researchers from the labs of Professors Vinayak Dravid and Omar Farha developed a high-resolution approach to map beam-sensitive crystals at the nanoscale.Jan 29, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Implantable Probe Monitors Fetal Vital Signs During Surgery
The Engineer wrote about the recent work by Professors John Rogers and Yonggang Huang that led to a device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus.Jan 27, 2026|from The Engineer
A Hidden Rhythm Brings Microscopic Particles Into Unison
Professor Monica Olvera de la Cruz found that swimming in a shared medium makes particles synchronize without touching.Jan 27, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
First-of-Its-Kind Probe Monitors Fetal Health in Utero During Surgery
The flexible, hair-like device developed by Professors John Rogers and Yonggang Huang safely enters the uterus for continuous, real-time monitoring.Jan 26, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News
Chazot Receives DOE Early Career Research Award
The funding will advance Professor Cécile Chazot’s research on tunable, bio-derived energy materials.Jan 14, 2026|from Northwestern Engineering News