About Our Team's Academic Work, Clinical Trials and Research

Research and Academics

About Our Team's Academic Work, Clinical Trials and Research

Northwestern Medicine experts lead and participate in a variety of research activities that are constantly evolving into the next generation of clinical treatments.

Academics at Northwestern Medicine

We are full-time academic faculty members of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are committed to helping our students, residents, fellows and allied health professionals maximize their potential in becoming future leaders in obstetrics, gynecology and women's health.

We actively teach in the medical school and residency program. We also train fellows within the section of family planning and contraception.

To learn more about our work, please visit the Feinberg department site's education section.

Clinical Trials

Our physicians perform clinical studies on many topics. These include pregnancy care, contraception, surgery outcomes, preventive health and healthcare disparities. To learn more about our clinical trials, please visit the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Feinberg site.

Research at Northwestern Medicine

The physicians and researchers of Northwestern Medicine Faculty OB-GYN conduct and support research studies through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The department has an extensive research enterprise, including basic science research and clinical trials.

To learn more, please visit the Feinberg Obstetrics and Gynecology site’s research section.

Dr. Melissa Simon’s research and community health care collaboration