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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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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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Critical research and scholarship happens every day, much of it fueled by federal funding.
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- Explore recent discoveries and innovations in epigenetics.
- Celebrate 20 years of groundbreaking work at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
- Read how our student research is shaping the future of medicine.
- Discover the research “neighborhoods” we're developing with Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering.
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