Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Medicine

Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Molecular Medicine

headshot of Dr. Bass, division chief

Our outpatient experience includes supervision by national experts in neuroendocrinology, endocrine cancers, type 1 and type 2 diabetes management and obesity.”

Joseph Bass, MD, PhD
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Molecular Medicine

About Our Division

The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Molecular Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a leading center for patient care, research and education in endocrine and metabolic disorders. Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the division combines world-class clinical programs with cutting-edge research initiatives, supported by over $9 million in annual funding. Faculty members are at the forefront of investigations into critical areas such as diabetes, obesity, reproductive endocrinology and nuclear receptor genomics.

The division offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship program and an NIH-sponsored T32 Training Grant, providing comprehensive training opportunities for future leaders in endocrinology. With a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, including specialized nursing teams and certified diabetes educators, the division serves more than 15,000 patients annually. Through our commitment to excellence in clinical care, innovative research and rigorous training programs, we continue to advance the field and improve patient outcomes.

Education

Our division is committed to developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists. In addition to an ACGME-accredited clinical fellowship program, the division has two NIH-funded training programs dedicated to the development of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty members. The Program in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Hormone Action is a mentored training program for pre- and postdoctoral trainees sponsored by an institutional Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. The Building Interdisciplinary Careers in Women’s Health program supports the research career development of junior faculty members engaging in basic research, translational research, clinical research and/or health services research relevant to women’s health. 

View our Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Fellowship

Research

Division faculty include innovative scientists who have established programs at the forefront of investigation in metabolism and energetics. To learn more, view our clinical trials or read our latest publications.

The division occupies approximately 9,000 square feet of laboratory space within the McGaw/Olson Pavilion and Lurie Medical Research Building on Northwestern University's Chicago campus. The division also has approximately 1,500 square feet of clinical research space, which includes four exam rooms, a waiting room, a sample processing area with refrigerated centrifuge and a patient data storage room.

Visit these laboratory pages to learn more about our work:

The Program in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Hormone Action (NUPEDHA) is a mentored training program sponsored by an institutional Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This program trains scientists and physicians to make scientific discoveries and apply them to the prevention and treatment of diseases in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism.

Visit the NUPEDHA Site

Genetics of the Alaskan North Slope Project

This research explores the relationships between communities along Alaska's North Slope to better understand their history and settlement patterns. Key questions include:

  • How are North Slope communities related, and what are their unique histories?
  • What is the history of the Inupiat people, and what common history links these communities?
  • What is the place of the Inupiat and their ancestors in the broader history of the North American Arctic?

We gather information from elders, historians and archaeologists and analyze genetic variation to understand population history, migrations and relationships. Using saliva samples from Inupiat volunteers across the North Slope, we examine mitochondrial DNA (inherited from mothers), Y chromosome markers (inherited from fathers) and autosomal markers (inherited from both parents) to address these questions.

Contact Us

M. Geoffrey Hayes, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine

Contact Us

We welcome your questions and comments at the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Molecular Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Please contact our administrative office via the information below.

Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Molecular Medicine
645 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 530
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-503-3851
Fax: 312-926-8693

For patient care, please call 312-695-7970.

Division Administrator
Bridget Sweeney Marino
bridget.sweeney@northwestern.edu

Giving

We invite your philanthropic partnership in helping us achieve our research and teaching missions each day. Contact Kathleen Praznowski for more information on supporting the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine at 312-503-0762 or kathleen.praznowski@northwestern.edu.

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