Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research

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Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research is a medical research institution based in Manhasset, New York. It is the research branch of Northwell Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States. The Feinstein Institutes is dedicated to producing knowledge to cure disease and is composed of five research institutes focusing on different areas of biomedical research.

History[edit | edit source]

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research was established in 1999. It was named after Leonard and Susan Feinstein, who have been significant benefactors to the institution. The Feinstein Institutes has grown to become a leading biomedical research institution, with over 1,500 researchers and staff.

Research Institutes[edit | edit source]

The Feinstein Institutes is composed of five research institutes:

  • The Institute of Molecular Medicine focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of disease and developing new therapeutic strategies.
  • The Institute of Health Innovations and Outcomes Research is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
  • The Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine explores how electronic signals can be used to diagnose and treat disease.
  • The Elmezzi Graduate School of Molecular Medicine trains the next generation of biomedical researchers.
  • The Institute of Cancer conducts research to understand the biology of cancer and develop new treatments.

Research Achievements[edit | edit source]

The Feinstein Institutes has made significant contributions to various fields of medicine. Its researchers have made breakthroughs in understanding the genetic basis of common diseases, the role of inflammation in disease, and the potential of bioelectronic medicine.

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