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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Improving Primary Care for High-Risk Veterans
Improving Primary Care for High-Risk Veterans
Two recent grants from the VA Office of Research and Development were awarded to improve care for Veterans.
Natasha Hunter new Director of Clinical Trials at the Cancer Vaccine Institute
Natasha Hunter new Director of Clinical Trials at the Cancer Vaccine Institute
Hunter is a translational breast cancer researcher and clinical oncologist at the UW and Fred Hutch.
Scientists see foam as starting point of a path to bedside gene therapy
Scientists see foam as starting point of a path to bedside gene therapy
Bioengineer Dr. Matthias Stephan developed a quick-foaming solution that he hopes could one day turn gene therapy into an outpatient procedure.