Life Science Washington

Congratulations to Aptevo Therapeutics Inc, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Seattle Children's Research Institute on receiving Implementation and Outcomes Research grants from the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund. 👏

The CARE Board recently announced nearly $3.3M in funding to support implementation, translational, and outcomes research. These awards will help advance innovative cancer research that translates promising scientific discoveries into effective interventions, technologies, and therapeutics that improve patient and community outcomes.

Read more: https://lifesciencewa.org/2026/07/07/care-board-awards-nearly-3-3m-for-implementation-and-outcomes-research-cycle-2-grants/

CARE Board Awards Nearly $3.3M for Implementation and Outcomes Research Cycle 2 Grants | Life Science Washington LSW Members Receive Nearly $3.3M in CARE Board Cancer Research Grants Washington State’s innovative cancer research fund—the Andy Hill Cancer Research

Congratulations to the University of Washington on being ranked No. 12 globally and No. 3 among U.S. public universities in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Global Universities rankings.

UW’s exceptional performance across life sciences, AI, and computer science reflects the university’s global leadership and highlights the strength of research and innovation across Washington’s life sciences ecosystem.

Congratulations to the UW community on this incredible achievement!👏

Read more: https://lifesciencewa.org/2026/06/30/uw-leads-in-global-rankings-across-life-sciences-and-ai/

The University of Washington has been recognized as the 12th best university — and 3rd among public schools — in the world by U.S. News and World Report!

The UW also placed in the top 10 globally in six subject areas:
Public, environmental and occupational health — No. 4
Molecular biology and genetics — No. 6
Microbiology — No. 7
Biology and biochemistry — No. 7
Infectious diseases — No. 7
Clinical medicine — No. 8

https://www.washington.edu/news/2026/06/18/rankings-uw-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-universities-in-the-world/