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Endocrinology

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology is dedicated to enhancing our patients’ health through exceptional care, education and scientific breakthroughs.
 
The Diabetes and Endocrinology Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked No. 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027, is a national leader in the research and clinical management of endocrine disorders. Our research program, backed by over $9 million in funding, spans a broad spectrum of areas that intersect with various specialties.
 
Our clinical specialists are world-renowned for their expertise in treating cancers and diseases of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. They also have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diabetes, thyroid cancer, PCOS and osteoporosis.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital is No. 5 in the U.S. for diabetes and endocrinology. Learn more about Northwestern Medicine.

 

Updates from Northwestern medicine endocrinology

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Joseph T. Bass, MD, PhD
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January 2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY
2025 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology
Over the past decade, we have seen health statistics around diabetes and obesity capture widespread public attention. At Northwestern Medicine, we’re dedicated to enhancing our patients’ health through exceptional care, education and scientific breakthroughs.

Our research program, backed by over $9 million in funding, spans a broad spectrum of areas that intersect with various specialties, so we’re always at the forefront of investigating metabolism and energetics. We are proud to share our key initiatives and accomplishments from 2025 and to recognize the people who made them possible. In 2026, we look forward to advancing our research and clinical care to continue making strides with endocrine disease.
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July 2026

ENDOCRINOLOGY
Treating a Rare Form of Obesity Caused by Brain Injury

July 2026

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Clinical Impact of CGM in Non-insulin Type 2 Diabetes
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June 2026

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GLP-1 Drugs Tied to Elevated Risk of Low Blood Pressure Episodes
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April 2026

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Bass Named 2026 AAAS Member

April 2026

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Key Guideline Updates in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Care
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March 2026

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Circadian Rhythm Causes Metabolic Dysfunction in Fat Cells

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

For a full list of CME opportunities, visit Continuing Medical Education at Feinberg School of Medicine.

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