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
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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 improves lives

Academic medical center research is essential for improving quality of life for everyone. It offers hope to those in need, generates job opportunities, and drives economic growth in our communities.

In our department and across UW Medicine, we understand the challenges faced by those affected by serious health conditions. We are dedicated to empowering our scientists to make significant strides in knowledge and health innovations through groundbreaking discoveries.

The UW School of Medicine's research community fosters meaningful collaborations with thousands of colleagues both nationally and around the world. Collective efforts lead to better outcomes for everyone.

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Lupus findings open new paradigm for autoimmune disease
Lupus findings open new paradigm for autoimmune disease
The immune system in lupus patients might be provoked by totally new, abnormal proteins formed by improper splicing of their messenger RNA.
Invisible changes in our cells may shape health and disease
Invisible changes in our cells may shape health and disease
Changes that switch genes on or off without altering DNA escape today’s tests yet may help drive cancer and other diseases.
Dog Aging Project
Dog Aging Project
The NIH-funded Dog Aging Project, a nationwide, long-term cohort study of over 50,000 companion dogs, has been renewed for five years with $29 million in funding.