Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers Announce Strategic Collaboration

Multi-year alliance aims to advance imaging, theranostics, and oncology innovation across Chicago area

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers have entered into a strategic collaboration to redefine diagnostics and cancer care. The multi-year alliance will focus on accelerating innovation in imaging, theranostics, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology with the goal of delivering a new standard of precision care.

Why it matters

This collaboration brings together Northwestern Medicine's clinical expertise and Siemens Healthineers' advanced technologies to establish a global center of excellence in theranostics, a personalized approach that uses radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment. The partnership aims to transform the patient journey, advance interventional radiology, and optimize radiation oncology workflows.

The details

The strategic alliance will employ state-of-the-art technology, software, and advisory services to reimagine oncology care pathways, enhance the patient experience, and improve outcomes. Key areas of focus include establishing a global center of excellence for radiopharmaceutical-based diagnosis and treatment, advancing interventional MRI and other minimally invasive procedures, and utilizing AI-enhanced workflows for faster and more accurate radiation oncology treatment planning and delivery.

  • The strategic collaboration between Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers was announced on February 9, 2026.

The players

Northwestern Medicine

A leading academic health system in the Chicago area, known for its clinical expertise and commitment to innovation in healthcare.

Siemens Healthineers

A global medical technology company that provides innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of illness, including advanced imaging and diagnostic equipment.

James Carr, MD

Chair of the Department of Radiology at Northwestern Medicine and Professor of Radiology, Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

John Kowal

President and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers.

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What they’re saying

“This alliance represents our unwavering commitment to innovation in imaging and cancer care. 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.”

— James Carr, MD, Chair, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Medicine and Professor of Radiology, Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (marketscreener.com)

“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.”

— John Kowal, President and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers (marketscreener.com)

What’s next

The strategic collaboration between Northwestern Medicine and Siemens Healthineers is in the first phase, with plans to expand the partnership and establish a global center of excellence in theranostics over the coming years.

The takeaway

This partnership between a leading academic health system and a global medical technology company demonstrates the potential for innovative collaborations to transform cancer care through the integration of advanced imaging, diagnostics, and personalized treatment approaches. The focus on enhancing the patient experience and improving outcomes aligns with the broader industry shift towards value-based care.