Research
Clinical Trials
As part of an academic medical center, the Department of Medicine aims to improve human health through clinical trials that test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices or interventions with human subjects to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases.
Awards and Grants
All of the department’s subspecialties are engaged in innovative research with an emphasis on interdisciplinary projects. The department has the most funding of any department or center at the university with more than 500 awards totaling more than $110 million.
Training Grants (T32)
The department is deeply committed to training the next generation of students and fellows interested in careers involving biomedical and clinical investigation. Under the direction of our nationally recognized program directors, we have strived to design innovative and robust training programs.
Contact Us
Kimberly A. Mater
Sr. Research Administrator
Hematology and Oncology, Research
312-926-4533
Jennifer B. Felten
Associate Department Administrator
Central Administration
312-926-2114
Belinda Beach
Research Administrator
Hematology and Oncology
312-503-1106
Anabel Mendez
Senior Research Administrator
Infectious Diseases
312-695-5058
Christine Ebert Nelson
Clinical Research Associate
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
312-695-4513
Steven Pearson
Sr. Research Administrator
General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics
312-503-3736
Setong Mavong
Associate Division Administrator
Pulmonary and Critical Care
312-503-7727