Feinberg School of Medicine: Feinberg School of Medicine

Exploring Cellular Cytoskeletons

Study reveals the inner workings of tiny cellular structures.

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Protein Contributes to Lung Cancer Growth

Testis-specific protein found to drive progression of tumors.

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Study Links Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes

Disrupted muscle circadian rhythm and poor diet causes disease.

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New Chair of Radiation Oncology

Mohamed Abazeed, MD, PhD, has been named chair of the department.

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What Makes Us Unique

In the heart of downtown Chicago, Feinberg invites students, faculty and staff to be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to improving human health through education and discovery.

Why Feinberg?

Our campus, in one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities, offers an exciting place to live and train.

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Top Ranked

Our medical school connects our top-ranked university with top-tier healthcare systems.

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High-Impact Research

Our faculty members contribute to a thriving research enterprise, with work often published in high-impact journals.

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Health Equity

We strive to achieve a state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

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US News & World Report Apr 24, 2025

Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

US News & World Report Apr 23, 2025

For accused mentally ill killers and their victims, help comes too little too late

WBEZ Chicago Apr 11, 2025

US Measles Battle Hindered by Confusion Over Health Secretary Response

US News & World Report Apr 09, 2025

Northwestern engineers develop tiny pacemaker, smaller than a grain of rice

Chicago Tribune Apr 03, 2025

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About Us

Discover Feinberg

At Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we’re inspired by possibility and undaunted by complexity. Go inside our world-class laboratories and classrooms and meet our leaders, who are dedicated to improving the future of all human health.

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Prizes Awarded by Feinberg

Feinberg awards two annual prizes to honor scientific work of lasting significance; visit the links below to learn about eligibility, nominations and past winners.

Women in Medicine

Women make up over half of our medical students and trainees; are leading over $200 million in funded research and represent over 100 senior leaders at Feinberg. Learn more about the contribution of women at our medical school: those trailblazers of the past; the chairs, chiefs and investigators of today; and the trainees and students who are developing into medicine’s future leaders.

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Physician-Scientist Training & Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.

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Northwestern Medicine Magazine

Read Our Latest Issue

In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, explore recent innovations and discoveries in the study of epigenetics from investigators in Feinberg's Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, learn about the groundbreaking work being done at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute as it celebrates 20 years as a premier destination for heart care, read about the impact that student research at Feinberg has on helping to shape the future of medicine, discover how a new joint initiative between Feinberg and Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering aims to steer the development of noval research “neighborhoods” on Northwestern’s Chicago campus, and meet the new chair of Preventive Medicine, Mercedes Carnethon, PhD.

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