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
New vaccine trial targets C. diff
New vaccine trial targets C. diff
Researchers are seeking enrollees (65 or older) for a new vaccine trial for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), which causes recurrent diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Population Health Initiative awards proof-of-concept grants
Population Health Initiative awards proof-of-concept grants
The Population Health Initiative has awarded four Tier 2 pilot grants to teams representing researchers from four different University of Washington schools and colleges as well as several community-based partners.
Substance Use Disorder: Managing the Toll
Substance Use Disorder: Managing the Toll
Dr. Judith Tsui is an innovative leader in Substance Use Disorder research, transforming how we support those undergoing treatment, along with their communities.