Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers Launch Strategic Collaboration to Transform Cancer Care

• The strategic alliance will advance imaging, theranostics, and oncology innovation across the greater Chicago area

Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers have entered into the first phase of a strategic collaboration designed to redefine diagnostics and cancer care. This multi-year collaboration will accelerate innovation in imaging, theranostics, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology with the goal of delivering a new standard of precision care. 

“This alliance represents our unwavering commitment to innovation in imaging and cancer care,” said James Carr, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Medicine and Professor of Radiology, Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “By integrating Siemens Healthineers’ advanced technologies with Northwestern Medicine’s clinical expertise, we can create a future where patients benefit from faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and transformative outcomes across the continuum of care.” 

Bringing together advanced technologies and streamlined workflows, Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers aim to set a new standard for compassionate, effective cancer care. Employing state-of-the-art technology, software, and advisory services, Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers will establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, a personalized approach that uses radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment. 

Areas of focus include: 

• Patient journey transformation: Reimagining oncology care pathways to enhance the patient experience while increasing efficiency and improving outcomes. 
• Theranostics leadership: Establishing a global center of excellence for radiopharmaceutical-based diagnosis and treatment. 
• Interventional radiology innovation: Advancing interventional MRI and other minimally invasive procedures while enhancing collaborations with leading device companies. 
• Radiation oncology optimization: AI-enhanced workflows for faster, more accurate treatment planning and delivery. 

“With more than 20 years of research collaboration, we have in Northwestern Medicine an innovative collaborator dedicated to making important strides in cancer care, improving both care quality and offering access to care closer to patients’ homes,” said John Kowal, president and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers.