Dr. Elizabeth Mcnally

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Biography

Elizabeth M McNally, MD, PhD, is a physician scientist and the director of the Center for Genetic Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She focuses on the genetic mechanisms responsible for inherited diseases affecting the heart and muscles, including heart failure, cardiomyopathy, muscular dystrophy, arrhythmias, and aortic aneurysms. McNally leads the Cardiovascular Genetics program at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, which integrates genetic assessment into clinical cardiovascular care for patients. Her clinical research interests lie in genetics and neuromuscular disorders. She has a background in both clinical practice and research, aimed at understanding and developing new therapies through genetic investigations. McNally is actively involved in advancing genetic approaches to improve patient outcomes and risk assessment for various cardiovascular conditions. Her expertise extends to establishing models that assist in the genetic correction of disorders through innovative techniques such as gene editing.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2010-01-01 — Present

Center for Genetic Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL

Lead the Center for Genetic Medicine focusing on the genetic basis of cardiovascular diseases.

Awards

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Walder Award

2023-01-01
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Dominic Purpura Alumni Award

2023-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist

2021-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
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Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.