Rush University Medical Center

Rush University Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit academic medical center and health sciences institution in Chicago, with a 671-bed hospital and more than 2,700 students. Its campus in the Illinois Medical District co-locates patient care, education, and research, helping corporate R&D teams engage with clinicians, investigators, and real-world care settings. Shared core facilities and research administration support clinical studies, specialized technologies, industry contracts, and external collaborations. Funding comes primarily from the National Institutes of Health, with additional support from the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense. An Innovation + Technology Commercialization office manages intellectual property, licensing, and translation into commercial use.