Basic Research
In more than 120,000 square feet of renovated web lab space and through six dedicated basic science departments and centers, Feinberg investigators are making the fundamental discoveries necessary to improve human health.
Brilliant scientists. Bold breakthroughs.
High-Impact & Top-Ranked
Feinberg continues to rise in U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best research-oriented medical schools in the country. Explore our faculty members' recent contributions to the school's thriving research enterprise.
By the Numbers
A comprehensive approach to innovation.
From cancer to cardiology, neurology to women’s health, aging to artificial intelligence in medicine, and epigenetics to genomics, our talented scientists work to advance scientific knowledge and bring insights from the bench to the bedside to the real world, and back.
Clinical Research
Our investigators conduct approximately 4,500 clinical trials each year, giving more than 50,000 local patients and volunteers the opportunity to improve their health and help advance science.
Translational Research
Our translational research efforts accelerate how quickly transformative scientific discoveries make their way to patients and the community while working to increase the quality, safety, efficiency and speed of our innovations.
Public Health Research
At the top NIH-funded institution for public health research, we are working to advance collaborative investigations that will improve the health and well-being of all individuals and communities, from here in Chicago to around the world.
Community-Engaged Research
Community partnerships are a key component of our research as our scientists work to create culturally relevant, community-centered solutions for addressing real-world health and healthcare challenges.
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What We Offer
Cores
Feinberg invests in the establishment and support of centralized core facilities to provide our investigators with the instruments and services they need.
Training
We are committed to training, mentoring and inspiring future scientists. Learn about Feinberg’s research opportunities and educational programs.
Support
Access the resources we offer to help the scientists and administrators within our research community in their work toward advancing medicine.
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 trainees who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
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Help Us Find Tomorrow's Cures
Transformative discovery and learning can start with an act of generosity. Public gifts can change basic research into clinical trials, medical research into treatments and cures and curious students into confident professionals. Partner with us in our mission to improve the health of people.