Our world-renowned researchers and health care providers are working together to improve the human condition here and around the globe.
Creating an encyclopedia of DNA elements
The UW is a major contributor in compiling a comprehensive listing of all the working parts of the human genome. UW genome scientist Dr. John A. Stamatoyannopolous (left) led several major Project ENCODE related studies. Learn More
Explore Healthy Lives
Breakthrough Discoveries
The UW is an acknowledged leader in medical research, from understanding how the human body works to developing effective treatments and cures.
Health at Home & Around the Globe
From Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, to Pharmacy, Dentistry and Social Work, we are making a difference in people’s health and lives here and around the globe.
Society & the Human Condition
Through education, research and service, the UW is committed to solving human problems, enhancing quality of life and promoting a more humane society.
- New tasks become as simple as waving a hand with brain-computer interfaces
- Congolese rape survivors helped by cognitive processing therapy
- A walking revolution helps older adults get and stay active
- Traffic air pollution turns good cholesterol bad
- ‘The Return’ illustrates Native American environmental health story More
Who We Are
Donate
World-Changing Discoveries
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Long-Term Kidney Dialysis
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- New Treatments for Autism
- Smallpox Eradication
- Medic One Emergency Services
Top Videos
Documents
Healthy Lives Fact Sheet (PDF)