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Innovative translational biomedical research and training.

The Center for Translational Metabolism and Health, within the Institute for Public Health and Medicine at Feinberg School of Medicine, unites Northwestern University scientists from across disciplines to investigate the pathogenesis of complex biomedical problems in order to improve the lives of individual patients and to enhance public health. We are focused on building an innovative, world-class program of translational biomedical research and training early-career scientists and physician-scientists.

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What We Do

Education

In addition to mentoring our current trainees, we use our expertise to support a number of related degree and training program across the university.
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Research

Our center is committed to fostering an environment of discovery and scholarship. Explore our areas of research focus, recent publications and affiliations to learn more.

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Member Spotlight

Mercedes Carnethon, PhD

Professor of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology)

Epidemiologic studies of cardiovascular disease, with a focus on health behaviors including diet, physical activity and sleep and in populations defined by race/ethnicity, age and gender.

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Nicolae Valentin David, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

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Aline Martin, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

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Rupal Mehta, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

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Shikha Wadhwani, MD, MS

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

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