Impact Stories

At UW Medicine’s Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, discovery and teamwork are shaping the future of patient care.

Third-year medical student Hyrum Ruby wants to make a difference for patients in his hometown — just like his father.

Scholarships are helping first-generation medical student Drenen Magee explore new possibilities while staying connected to the community that shaped him.

Isbah Khan didn’t just want to treat patients — she wanted to understand the science behind their care. Scholarship support is helping her do both.

Researchers are creating new ways to treat disease and repair the planet — with real-world impacts sooner than most people realize.

From student to national golf champion, Judy Hoetmer learned curiosity, grace and responsibility. Now, her planned gift to UW Medicine will carry that legacy forward.

Celebrating decades of support for UW Medicine, Bryan and Christine White receive the 2026 Brotman Leadership Award for helping advance breakthrough science and discovery.

The Brotman Baty Institute for Precision Medicine (BBI) is unlocking the power of genomics to change the way we treat disease.

Meet the exceptional medical students recognized in this year’s Husky 100.

How 2026 Ragen Award recipient Joyce Jackson’s leadership and generosity are advancing kidney care and the future of medicine.

Genevieve L. Pagalilauan, MD ’00, Res. ’03, Chief Res. ’04, the incoming president of the UW School of Medicine Alumni Association, shares her journey in medicine.

For Christine Koch, recipient of a 2026 Brotman Leadership Award, her giving is part of a team effort to improve mental health and rural care.