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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Research News

Gail Jarvik appointed to National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
January 13, 2022
Gail Jarvik appointed to National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research
The National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research provides expert advice on genetics, genomics research, training and programs to NHGRI and the NIH.
2021 Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher
December 31, 2021
2021 Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher
Dr. William Banks is a professor in the Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and associate chief of staff for Research and Development at VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
Ultrasound may help breach pancreatic cancer defenses
December 20, 2021
Ultrasound may help breach pancreatic cancer defenses
Researchers are studying the ultrasound's ability to create fissures in tumors that would allow therapeutics inside.