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From Impossible to Reality: Vaccines to Treat Cancer

Dr. Nora Disis and the UW Medicine Cancer Vaccine Institute prove that laser focus, teamwork and donor support can redefine what’s possible.

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Healing Generational Trauma with Culturally Humble Care

Help improve healthcare equity for Native Americans by training psychiatry residents in culturally humble care.

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The Invisible Injury That Carries Big Impact

Learn how the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) is helping students succeed in the classroom after a concussion.

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Transforming the Future of Healthcare Education

See how the University of Washington’s new Health Sciences Education Building fosters active learning and collaboration.

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Strengthening Mental Health for Young Athletes

A new donor-supported program at The Sports Institute at UW Medicine helps coaches improve youth athletes’ mental health.

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Donors Fuel Breakthrough in New COVID-19 Vaccine

The royalty-free vaccine from UW Medicine may soon reach millions around the world.

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How Cultural Connections Help Diabetes Care

A bilingual UW Medicine clinic serves Latinx diabetes patients as a hub for culturally humble medical care.

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Meet Blair Washington, MD ’02, MHA ’97, Alumni Association President

Get to know Dr. Blair Washington, the new president of the UW School of Medicine alumni association, and her passion for increasing representation in medicine.

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Investing in the Health of Latinx Communities

At the UW School of Medicine, future physicians learn how to provide culturally humble care for Latinx communities.

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Introducing Dr. Tim Dellit

As Interim CEO of UW Medicine and Interim Dean of the School of Medicine, Dellit intends to grow the excellence of UW Medicine’s clinical, research and learning programs.

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Steering Us Toward a Healthier Future

Over a quarter of a century, retiring UW Medicine CEO Paul Ramsey built a team and organization capable of meeting the biggest healthcare challenges of our time.

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Increasing Health Equity for Transgender and Gender Non-Binary Patients

A UW Medicine program works to create an affirming and supportive experience for gender-diverse people across the region.

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