Centers and institutes
The University of Washington is known for its strategic, multidisciplinary research. Within our extensive network of Centers and Institutes, UW researchers, staff, and students work across disciplines to extend the boundaries of knowledge. For information on establishing a center, adding or making a change to a center listing, and other information for UW Center Directors, please visit our Centers Administration page.
Spotlight on Centers: KEMi – The Kren Engineering-Based Medicine Initiative
KEMi is an $83M philanthropic contribution establishing a joint institute between the College of Engineering and UW Medicine to promote collaborations between clinicians and engineers to transform the future of health and healthcare.
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Center for Lung Biology
Center for Research in Reproduction and Contraception (CRRC)
Center for Suicide Prevention and Recovery (CSPAR)
Center for Surgical Ethics
Center for Technology and Disability
Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB)
Center for Translational Muscle Research
Center of Clinical and Translational Research
Center on Outcomes Research in Rehabilitation (UWCORR)
Child Study and Treatment Center (Tacoma)
Clinical Learning, Effectiveness And Research (CLEAR) Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Comparative Effectiveness, Cost and Outcomes Research Center
Cystic Fibrosis Center (Children’s Hospital)
Cystic Fibrosis Research Development Program
Cystic Fibrosis Research Translation Center
Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network
Diabetes Research Center
Diagnostic Imaging Sciences Center
End of Life Care Research Program
Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit (FADU)
Fragile X Research Center (within CHDD)
Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions
Global Center for the Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
