Research at UW Medicine
UW Medicine researchers explore every aspect of health and disease, from the molecular mechanisms of gene action to population studies of global illnesses and cancers. The School of Medicine offers a comprehensive roster of research labs, institutes and centers addressing every aspect of biomedical and clinical research.
School of Medicine Departments
Clinical departments:
- Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
- Biomedical Informatics & Medical Education
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Global Health
- Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
- Medicine (Divisions)
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
- Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Surgery (Divisions)
- Urology
Research Centers and Institutes
Research Facilities
Research Affiliate Institutions
UW School of Medicine partners with many external research institutes, including those listed below.
Research Infrastructure
The biomedical, clinical, and translational research and innovations in the UW School of Medicine are made possible by our facilities and resources. This infrastructure enables laboratory discoveries, fosters interdisciplinary collaborations, and supports the translation of science into leading-edge treatments and medical breakthroughs. Whether mapping the human genome or studying global pandemics, our facilities and resources are available to support our researchers.