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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Sarah Haeger receives research fellowship
Sarah Haeger receives research fellowship
Haeger is a 2026 recipient of the American Society of Nephrology Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship.
Kidney Disease as a Cause of Elevated Sphingolipids
Kidney Disease as a Cause of Elevated Sphingolipids
Dr. Benjamin Lidgard has received a Career Development Award to study how kidney disease increases the levels of fat molecules, and whether a new medication might be used to lower these levels.
Multimodal biosignal analysis for prediction of rearrest following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Multimodal biosignal analysis for prediction of rearrest following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Drs. Daniel To, Nicholas Johnson, and Chen Liang have received a pilot award from the UW Institute for Medical Data Science.