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Holly J. Humphrey, national leader in medical education, 1956-2025

Holly J. Humphrey, who served for 15 years as the dean for medical education of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, was widely recognized as one of the nation’s most prominent and innovative leaders in medical education.

UChicago announces 2025 Alumni Award honorees

Recipients excel in fields ranging from vascular surgery to sportswriting. The recipients will be honored during Alumni Weekend from May 1-4.

Study examines how laughing gas could treat depression

UChicago Medicine research finds promise in common anesthetic used for centuries

Sheffield Lab: Understanding the neuroscience of memories

Watch UChicago neurobiologist Mark Sheffield and his team investigate the mechanisms of memory by studying neuron activity and connections. Their research could enhance the treatment of memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and PTSD.