Research

A History of Notable Research

First peritoneal dialysis machine

From making kidney dialysis possible to winning the Nobel Prize for bone-marrow transplantation, we have a long tradition of leading-edge research that has yielded some of the most important innovations in the history of modern medicine.

Bruce Treadmill Test
Thomas Nobel Prize
Wearable Kidney
Research matters
Preventing colorectal cancer through early detection
Preventing colorectal cancer through early detection
Launched in 2021, the Fred Hutch/UW Medicine Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program aims to ensure that colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and follow-up care are high-quality, equitable, and accessible for all patients.
Statin side effect warnings overstate the risks, study reports
Statin side effect warnings overstate the risks, study reports
Recent research shows statins are not linked to an increased risk for 62 of the 66 side effects listed on their labels.
Expert panel releases evidence‑based exercise guidance for older cancer survivors
Expert panel releases evidence‑based exercise guidance for older cancer survivors
Tailored recommendations aim to help older cancer survivors engage in safe, effective exercise.