Overview
The Department of Medicine has a longstanding tradition of conducting original and rigorous biomedical and clinical research that has significantly advanced the field. The legacy of groundbreaking investigators—past and present—is deeply embedded in the Department’s culture, fueling a strong commitment to discovery and innovation. As the largest department within the Biological Sciences Division and a major contributor to research across the University, the Department is home to a vibrant community of investigators. Many faculty members dedicate substantial time to research, which is known for being collaborative, high-impact, and at the forefront of medical science. In addition to basic and translational science, our clinicians routinely lead practice-changing clinical research that is published in top-tier journals and shapes standards of care.
Our research programs span the full translational spectrum and are highly interdisciplinary, often involving collaborations across other divisions and institutions, including national laboratories and partner research centers. The Department supports numerous NIH-funded programs and centers in areas such as asthma, diabetes, digestive diseases, health disparities, transplantation, and computational biology. Faculty also lead and participate in a number of multidisciplinary initiatives focused on cancer, cardiovascular disease, personalized medicine, sleep and metabolism, ethics, health policy, and global health, among others.
In the realm of clinical research, the Department maintains a strong and productive program with particular expertise in therapeutic trials, drug development, and targeted therapies. Investigators are engaged in a wide range of clinical studies across our 15 subspecialty sections, supported by extensive infrastructure and research space across the campus. The scope, diversity, and excellence of these efforts continue to position the Department as a national leader in academic medicine.
Leadership
Yoav Gilad, PhD, Vice Chair for Research
Raghu Mirmira, MD, PhD, Vice Chair for Research
Sonia Kupfer, MD, Associate Vice Chair for Research
Jing Chen, PhD, Associate Vice Chair for Research