The University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are premier facilities in the United States for stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Through their collaborative research efforts, they have integrated scientific and clinical research with a unique approach to studying the normal biology of stem cells and are working to develop new transplantation methods.

The University of Washington (UW) is located in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1861, making it one of the oldest universities in the United States. In 2014, UW was ranked number one among public universities in the United States to receive federal research and training funding. In 2013, UW was ranked 16th among the top universities worldwide and 14th in the United States, and is considered one of ...