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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Recent News

Illinois Medical District Commission Announces Historic Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan

Plan will greatly improve protections for workers, patients, and residents in the IMD, a critical zone for the City of Chicago   CHICAGO — Today, the Illinois Medical District Commission […]

The Catalyst: February 2024

From the CEO Running, walking, biking, and rolling into 2024 With the holiday season behind us, it’s been wonderful seeing so many new and familiar faces around the IMD. This […]

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 […]