Feinberg School of Medicine: Feinberg School of Medicine

Brain Networks and Memory

Separate networks play a coordinated role in recognition memory.

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Understanding Poxviruses

Study shows how poxviruses hijack host cells’ protein production.

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Gene Expression Mechanism Discovered

Process eliminates ‘bad’ transcriptional elongation enzymes.

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Mitochondria and Inflammatory Disease

Study shows how mitochondria influence immune responses.

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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

Feinberg continues to rank among U.S. News & World Report's best medical schools in the country.

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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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Diversity & Inclusion

We pursue a deep and shared understanding of diversity and inclusion issues faced in academia and medicine.

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New York Times Jan 23, 2025

A Patient’s Guide to Colorectal Cancer

US News & World Report Jan 22, 2025

Move aside, BMI: There’s a better way to define obesity, commission finds

NPR Jan 17, 2025

New report proposes redefining obesity by adding body fat and health status to BMI

ABC News Jan 16, 2025

What to Know About Covid Right Now

The New York Times Jan 16, 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 the new Potocsnak Longevity Institute’s Human Longevity Laboratory, discover how Northwestern Medicine investigators are steering CAR T-cell therapy research and treatment development to improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer, read about Northwestern Medicine's milestone of reaching 10,000 transabdominal transplant surgeries, and meet Susan Quaggin, MD, the new chair of the Department of Medicine.

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