Predicting and Treating Heart Failure
Trials explore new treatments and uncover risk factors for heart failure.
Read StoryInvestigating Glioblastoma Stem Cells
Microglia immunosuppression linked to stem cell self-renewal.
Read StoryRecord-Breaking Research Funding
Medical school received $706 million in research funding in 2023.
Read StoryWhat 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.
The $350,000 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science is awarded to a biomedical researcher whose body of work exhibits outstanding achievement in biomedical science. Individuals of all nationalities and institutional affiliations are eligible except current or recent members of the Northwestern University faculty and recipients of the Nobel Prize.
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Chicago Tribune Sep 28, 2023
How Much Coffee Is Too Much Coffee?New York Times Sep 26, 2023
Making the case for better understanding of ‘arousal disorders’Crain's Chicago Business Sep 18, 2023
With new Spanish-language pulmonary-thoracic program, Northwestern doctors hope to improve health outcomes for Hispanic patientsChicago Tribune Sep 18, 2023
Teen’s death, his third encounter with gun violence in three years, shows persistent risks to survivorsChicago Tribune Sep 17, 2023
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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.


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.


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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In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, read about the new Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, as well as Northwestern scientists’ exploration of the molecular underpinnings of human behavior and neurological disorders. Get to know Rinad Beidas, PhD, chair of the Department of Medical Social Sciences, and also learn about how artificial intelligence is improving gastroenterology screening.
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