Research and discovery stories

Associate Professor Wendy Barrington is bringing a passion for health equity to her new role as the inaugural director of the UW’s Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health.

Johanna Trueblood, a semiprofessional cyclist, lost her life to an uncommon form of cancer. Now, through her parents’ philanthropy, there’s new hope for patients and their families.

The UW’s Conservation Canines sniff out answers to pressing environmental questions.

When the UW returns to in-person learning this fall, faculty will bring with them the creative methods developed while teaching remotely — even in courses that are typically hands-on.

As wildfires grow in severity, UW researchers are helping our region create a path forward — for the health of our forests and all who live here.

Last winter, King County became the nation’s COVID-19 epicenter. The UW’s quick response was months, even years, in the making.

UW faculty and students are developing smartphone apps to improve health and save lives.

Experts at an independent population health research center are helping policymakers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic — and prepare for an uncharted future.

What makes us human? The UW Center for Neurotechnology examines the ethics of tomorrow’s technology.

From debunking myths on social media to investigating how users react to fake content, UW researchers hope to slow the viral spread of the COVID-19 'infodemic.'

In the UW’s Grand Challenges Impact Lab, students like Cristina Lopez, ’19, worked in Bangalore, India, to address real-world problems — like the city’s urgent groundwater shortage — and increase their own cultural awareness.

Imagine if we could reverse cavities before they worsen — and avoid a painful and costly visit to the dentist.

Seen through the eyes of Charity Urbanski, senior lecturer in history, the women of medieval Europe have a lot to teach today’s students.