We take pride in our center and institute partners, which provide research, advocacy, care, and training to improve child health and equity. These entities call the UW Department of Pediatrics their academic home, and we provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support to help their people and programs thrive. These alliances are intentional and meaningful – each brings unique expertise, innovation, and passion that enrich our work and strengthen our collective impact.
Center for Firearm Injury Prevention
Every day in the United States, more than 300 individuals are injured or killed by firearms. The Center for Firearm Injury Prevention (C-FIP) works alongside community, research, and policy partners to equitably prevent firearm-related harm and improve health. Drawing upon four decades of research, C-FIP seeks to create transformative change through genuine partnership with those most impacted by this public health and safety challenge. Their work centers on:
- investigating the determinants of firearm death and injury at the individual, community, and societal level.
- evaluating the effectiveness of firearm laws and policies.
- assessing the consequences of firearm violence.
- developing strategies to reduce the toll of firearm-related harm among people of our state and country.
Center for Indigenous Health
The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) seeks to expand opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) premedical students, medical students, and academic faculty through the UW School of Medicine, and increase the AI/AN physician workforce for Washington’s Tribal and Urban Native communities. These efforts improve the quality of life for Indigenous people by addressing the physician shortage and the health disparities impacting Indigenous communities. CIH is committed to:
- inspiring K-12 Indigenous students and helping them prepare for a path in medicine.
- increasing the number of Indigenous students trained by UW School of Medicine by helping pre-medical college students navigate and prepare for their careers.
- bolstering support for current Indigenous medical students to foster community and ensure their success.
- championing support for Indigenous residents, junior faculty, and new physicians.
Institute on Human Development and Disability
The UW Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) works to promote the inclusion, independence, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through research, clinical services, training, and community partnerships. IHDD brings together faculty and staff across disciplines to advance knowledge, support inclusive communities, and prepare the next generation of leaders in the field. Their work centers on:
- providing interdisciplinary clinical services to support individuals with developmental and neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
- advancing research to improve understanding and outcomes across the lifespan.
- offering training and leadership development for students, professionals, and community members.
- partnering with communities to promote inclusion, access, and well-being.