Therapeutic Portfolio

Allergy & Infectious Diseases

Our research portfolio spans from host-pathogen interactions, to clinical and behavioral studies, to community and public health.

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

The goals of our research programs include advancing knowledge in health and disease, and improving the quality of patient care in perioperative and pain medicine.

Cardiology

Clinical investigators test novel drug, device, and lifestyle-based therapies, and create and test next-generation tools and protocols aimed at optimizing patient care.

Dermatology

Faculty investigators pursue a wide range of research interests, spanning basic science, translational research, and clinical trials.

Emergency Medicine

Researchers engage in scientific inquiry and promote evidence-based research in a broad range of topics, including basic and translational trials.

Gastroenterology

A key purpose of our research is to develop more accurate methods for early diagnosis and curative treatment of digestive diseases, including cancer and hepatitis.

Global Health

Investigators conduct research across a variety of disciplines and place a priority on achieving equity in health for all people.

Hematology

Our research is committed to excellence in the study of blood and blood disorders.

Human Biology

Our research takes a connective approach to the life sciences, fostering collaboration and intellectual partnerships across many different disciplines.

Medical Genetics

Members of our Medical Genetics faculty conduct research in most areas of human and medical genetics and modern molecular biology.

Metabolism, Endocrinology, & Nutrition

Our translational research programs aim to better understand the causes of metabolic diseases, innovate therapies, and increase treatment options for our patients.

Nephrology

Researchers are committed to conducting interdisciplinary, comprehensive research to improve the lives of people with kidney diseases.

Neurology

The Department of Neurology is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research in both clinical and basic neurosciences.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Our research mission is to engage in scientific inquiries ranging from the cellular level to the level of health systems to promote excellence in reproductive healthcare.

Oncology

Collaboration drives our research to make extraordinary discoveries possible.

Opthalmology

Our research scientists and ophthalmologist-clinician scientists are committed to the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately finding cures for diseases of the eye and visual system.

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Our clinician-scientists foster an environment where innovative research today becomes the medical and surgical practices of tomorrow.

Pediatrics

Our medical research is leading the discovery of new insights into the causes of childhood diseases and the development of new approaches to improving pediatric health.

Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Using science to change the world, researchers are working to create faster, more effective and better-targeted interventions for the most challenging mental health and addiction problems.

Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine

Our research is immensely diverse and continually evolving to stay at the forefront of scientific discovery.

Radiology

Our mission is to improve the health of the public using research-driven, imaging-based care with compassion, expertise, and inclusiveness.

Rheumatology

Our faculty is dedicated to transformative research as we study a wide range of rheumatic diseases.

Surgery

The Division of Research, housed within the Department of Surgery at UW Medicine is dedicated to impactful research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes, and clinical research.

Urology

The Department of Urology research focus includes basic science, engineering, clinical translational, and health services.