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Faculty

The faculty have diverse research interests. They may only serve as mentors or co-mentors to trainees in circumstances when a trainee's research project is related to the mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK conducts and supports medical research on diabetes (including diabetes complications) and other endocrine and metabolic disorders, nutritional disorders, and obesity.

Ackermann, Ronald T

Ackermann, Ronald T

Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine), Medical Social Sciences (Intervention Science) and Medicine (Endocrinology)

Bio

My work focuses on ways to improve health and healthcare through the efficient coordination of health promotion and disease prevention activities across healthcare and community settings. I am conside... [more]

Bass, Joseph T

Bass, Joseph T

Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Batlle, Daniel

Batlle, Daniel

Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

Bio

Daniel Batlle MD is the Earle, del Greco, Levin Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University. He has been a Professor of Medicine at Northwestern and past Division Chief for 18 years . His clinica... [more]

Beutler, Lisa R

Beutler, Lisa R

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology)

Bulun, Serdar E

Bulun, Serdar E

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Science in Medicine) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (Reproductive Endo and Infertility)

Bio

The laboratory research of Serdar E. Bulun, MD, focuses on studying estrogen biosynthesis and metabolism, in particular aromatase expression, in hormone-dependent human diseases such as breast cancer,... [more]

D'Aquila, Richard T

D'Aquila, Richard T

Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

Bio

Study of HIV persistence aims to develop a functional cure. This includes discovery of approaches to modulate cell proteins such as APOBEC3s, and translation to proof-of-concept clinical trials.

Fawzi, Amani A

Fawzi, Amani A

Professor of Ophthalmology

Bio

My research involves translational approaches to age related macular degeneration and ischemic retinal diseases with a special focus on functional retinal imaging and image guided interventions.

George, Jr., Alfred L.

George, Jr., Alfred L.

Professor of Pharmacology

Bio

Our research program is focused on the structure, function, pharmacology, and molecular genetics of ion channels. His laboratory has contributed greatly to understanding the mechanisms by which ion ch... [more]

Green, Richard

Green, Richard

Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Bio

Hepatology (liver)

Grobman, William A

Grobman, William A

Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Maternal Fetal Medicine)

Bio

Blood group isoimmunization, Fetal anomaly, Hypertension in pregnancy, Prenatal diagnosis