The Department of Internal Medicine is home to 13 divisions conducting innovative research across a broad range of medical specialties. Our faculty engage in clinical, translational and outcomes research to advance patient care, medical education and scientific discovery.
The Division of Cardiology advances innovative clinical and translational research in cardiovascular disease through investigator-initiated studies, multicenter clinical trials, and emerging therapies in electrophysiology, structural heart disease, interventional cardiology, and heart failure.
The Division of Endocrinology advances patient care and clinician training through active involvement in innovative research studies, including clinical trials focused on Graves hyperthyroidism and thyroid tumor markers.
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology advances innovative translational and clinical outcomes research in gastrointestinal and liver diseases while integrating quality improvement, machine learning, and advanced patient care.
The Division of Geriatric Medicine advances innovative, interdisciplinary research focused on improving care for older adults through translational science, AI-driven technologies, age-friendly care initiatives and data-driven approaches to aging and frailty.
The Division of Infectious Diseases is expanding its academic and research mission through collaborative studies focused on complex infections, resistant pathogens and Valley Fever while advancing clinician training and multidisciplinary partnerships.
The Division of Medical Toxicology and Precision Medicine focuses on research and discoveries in medical toxicology, pharmacology and targeted genomic medicine.
The Division of Palliative Care advances clinical research and quality improvement initiatives focused on expanding access to patient-centered, goal-concordant care through innovative models in serious illness communication, care integration, health equity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine advances translational and clinical research in respiratory, sleep and critical care diseases through multidisciplinary collaborations with academic, federal and industry partners to improve patient outcomes and train future specialists.
The Division of Rheumatology conducts a robust program of translational science, clinical trials and outcomes research focused on inflammatory arthritis and systemic rheumatic diseases, with expanding multidisciplinary collaborations aimed at advancing precision medicine and novel therapeutic development.