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 dashboard

The Department of Medicine research dashboard provides visual representation and summative data on research grants proposals and awards submitted and obtained by faculty within the UW Department of Medicine. The data can be visualized by individual PIs, divisions or the entire department.

The goal of this dashboard is to allow for better internal tracking of extramural grant applications and funding, and to facilitate a better understanding of proposal and award trends to facilitate strategic decision-making.

Additionally, the Research Dashboard can be used to search grant proposal and awards by topic and methodology, which we hope will facilitate greater collaborations and mentorship among faculty and trainees across the Department of Medicine.  

(Note: UW Net ID required to access both the dashboard and intranet. VPN required for remote/non-UW internet connections.)

Research News

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A pioneer patient: Linda Johnston and the early days of dialysis and kidney transplantation
Linda Johnston recently marked the 55th anniversary of her first kidney transplant, which she received at the age of 16.
Science meets the big screen
The film “Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine” won the Jury Award for Best Professional Documentary Feature and will be screened at the 11th annual Raw Science Film Festival in New York on Oct. 25.
Early career research grants
Dr. Jared Mayers has recently been awarded two early career research grants from the V Foundation and Edward Mallinckrodt, Jr. Foundation.