Made In Chicago.
Changing the World.

Locate In The IMD

Made In Chicago.
Changing the World.

Locate In The IMD

A global healthcare innovation community, in one of the world’s greatest cities.

We Are

We’ve inspired great minds to “Make no small plans” and built the nation’s crossroads on our Big Shoulders. For nearly 200 years, Chicago has been home to people who dream of what’s next—and then make it real. That heritage continues in the Illinois Medical District, where the next generation of innovators is reshaping the practice of medicine.

Purpose

Place

Partners

The IMD brings together an ecosystem of enterprises that have inspired medical breakthroughs for more than 70 years.

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Situated just two miles from downtown Chicago, the IMD provides resources and accessibility few cities in the world can offer.

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IMD members share an urgency to improve the health of the world’s people, and leverage our unique resources to get there faster.

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560 Acres In Chicago
Hospitals
Research
Biotech
Redefining Medicine

Recent News
CEO and Executive Director Allyson Hansen with Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. at the 2023 Rise to Shine.

The Catalyst: December 2023

From the CEO The year great plans took root Welcome to the 2023 End of Year Special Edition of The Catalyst! This year was one for the books, as we […]

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IMD Commissioners and staff with City of Chicago Deputy Mayor Kenya K. Merritt

The Catalyst: October 2023

From the CEO See you at the finish line The sound of leaves crunching underfoot, golden sunsets and the crispness in the air signal that the season for giving thanks […]

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Six people standing on city street on sunny day in running clothes with sign that reads

The Catalyst: August 2023

From the CEO All signs point to IMD I hope you have been enjoying the plentiful sunshine this summer, laughing with loved ones, reconnecting with old friends, enjoying long holidays […]

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