Epigenetic Aging and Cardiovascular Risk
Aging biomarker may help identify long-term disease risk.
Read StoryRacial Differences in Diabetes Onset
Black and Mexican American adults develop diabetes earlier.
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.
News Center
Media Coverage
Pioneering Gene Therapy Freed Her of Sickle Cell. Is a Cure at Hand?
The New York Times Sep 14, 2021
These Two Things Increase Your Risk of an Early Death, Says StudyYahoo! News Sep 11, 2021
Northwestern Study Says Unionizing Doesn’t Help With BurnoutCrain's Chicago Business Sep 06, 2021
People With Delta Usually Feel This FirstYahoo! News Sep 04, 2021
Crowded U.S. Jails Drove Millions Of COVID-19 Cases, A New Study SaysNational Public Radio Sep 02, 2021
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.
Nemmers Prize Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science, awarded to a physician-scientist whose body of research exhibits outstanding achievement in medical science as demonstrated by works of lasting significance.
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.
Northwestern Medicine Magazine
Read Our Latest Issue
In the latest issue of Northwestern Medicine magazine, read about new ways Feinberg investigators are tackling metabolic syndrome, the growing field of implementation science, and the Comprehensive COVID-19 Center. Also, get to know Feinberg’s new chair of surgery, Hasan Alam, MD.
Connect with Us
Contact Us
Use our directory to find medical school leadership, departments, centers and offices.
Northwestern’s Commitment to an Inclusive Environment
All members of the Northwestern University community should be free from harassment and discrimination, and we intend to uphold our values. If any member of the community feels they have been treated unfairly because of their race, country of origin or where they have traveled, please reach out to the Office of Equity.
Northwestern Office of Equity