Research Overview
Divisions of the Department of Medicine
Cardiology
A world-renowned leader in cardiovascular biomedical research.
Clinical Pharmacology
Dedicated to conducting pharmacologically oriented research investigations.
Endocrinology
Conducts nationally and internationally recognized research activities of endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Gastroenterology
Digestive and liver diseases, as well as hepatology, are the core concerns of researchers in the division.
General Internal Medicine
Includes the Geriatrics, Genetics, Primary Care and Medical Informatics sections, as well as the Center for Health Information Preparedness.
Hematology
Noted for its renowned programs, clinicians and an NIH-sponsored training grant.
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
The Center for AIDS Research and other innovative investigations are being used to help improve the well-being of patients, control infectious diseases and train the next generation of physicians.
Nephrology
The birthplace of nephrology continues to translate and incorporate important investigative breakthroughs into clinical practice and training curriculum.
Oncology
Research in the development and testing of new cytotoxic agents and on multimodality treatment.
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Research strengths in respiratory physiology, tuberculosis, and environmental medicine.
Rheumatology
Research of the biology of inflammation and autoimmunity.
