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
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DOM Research Symposium 

Scientists using pipette

Collaboration in Research: Discovery, Innovation, and Impact

Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating research excellence and collaboration across the Department of Medicine and beyond. All are welcome including faculty, staff, trainees, and those interested in research!

Featuring Keynote Speaker David Baker, PhD
Professor of Biochemistry, Director – Institute for Protein Design (IPD) and 2024 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 | 3-5 PM | Vista Café, Foege Building, UW Health Sciences Campus

Please RSVP by Nov. 25, 2025

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Overview

The Department of Medicine has a long history of innovative research and continues to lead the way, building on past successes and discovering new paths. 

Research News

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Hypothalamic gliosis and genetic risk as early indicators of cardiometabolic risk
Hypothalamic gliosis and genetic risk as early indicators of cardiometabolic risk
Dabin Yeum has been awarded an American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship, which targets early career scientists.
Tisha Wang named chair of the Department of Medicine
Tisha Wang named chair of the Department of Medicine
Dr. Tisha Wang will become the seventh chair of the University of Washington Department of Medicine on June 1, 2026.
Drug turns lung cells into slow-release antibiotic depots
Drug turns lung cells into slow-release antibiotic depots
The engineered therapy delivers an antibiotic inside lung immune cells, which then leak the drug to kill nearby bacteria.