Research Makes America Healthier
At the University of Washington, researchers work tirelessly to fight disease, improve treatments and advance life-changing medical breakthroughs — improving lives across our state and beyond.
From rural clinics to cutting-edge labs, the University of Washington is advancing discoveries that help people live longer, healthier lives.
UW researchers are improving early detection and treatment of diseases like cancer, stroke, and Alzheimer’s — and ensuring access to care reaches every community, from Seattle to the smallest towns across our state. Federal investment in public research ensures that life-changing breakthroughs don’t stay in the lab — they reach the people who need them most. Our brightest medical minds are turning ideas into real-world health solutions that improve lives across the nation.
Healthier futures depend on public research
From new cancer therapies to rural health programs, lifesaving discoveries at the University of Washington are made possible by federal funding. When that support wavers, so does our ability to prevent disease, improve access to care, and advance medical innovation.
Turning cancer research into hope
UW scientists are uncovering new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer — from lifesaving immunotherapies to innovative early-screening tools that give patients more time and better outcomes.
Faster treatment for stroke victims
Engineers at UW are developing real-time systems to help doctors respond to strokes sooner, improving recovery rates and saving lives when every second counts.
Advancing Alzheimer’s care
UW Medicine is leading efforts to bring new Alzheimer’s drugs to patients earlier, helping slow disease progression and offering families more time together.
Filling the gap in rural dentistry
With federal support, UW’s dentistry program is training providers to serve small towns and rural areas across Washington — expanding access to care where it’s needed most.
Healthier lives depend on continued research
From cancer breakthroughs to rural health programs, the University of Washington is turning discovery into better care and stronger communities. These advances are saving lives — but they rely on sustained federal investment in public research.
When funding is uncertain, so is our ability to prevent disease, expand access to care, and improve the health of every community. That’s why it’s critical to advocate for research funding.
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Healthier. Safer. More prosperous.
These stories are part of Research Makes America — a University of Washington series highlighting the life-changing power of federally-funded research. Learn more about why this research matters — and how you can help protect it.
