Research & Innovation

Milestone in procedure to fix leaky hearts

Heart specialists at Swedish recently completed their 500th MitraClip™ procedure for patients with leaky hearts. Learn more about what that means for heart care.

Swedish’s James Porter, M.D., recognized for achievements in robotic surgery

Swedish First Hill medical director for robotic surgery received this year’s Menon Award at the North American Robotic Urology Symposium.

Cancer Prevention Resource Roundup

Review information about cancer prevention shared by experts at the Swedish Cancer Institute in this collection of past blog posts.

Swedish cancer specialists achieve cellular therapy milestone

Swedish recently hit the 100-patient milestone for Cellular therapy. Learn what the accomplishment means for cancer patients in the region.

New research evaluates the safety of transplants from organ donors who recently test positive for SARS-CoV-2

Findings show that most organs from COVID-positive donors can be used with excellent short-term outcomes.

Watch video: Recognition for Swedish ECMO program’s commitment to excellence

Swedish’s program has received certification from DNV, a national healthcare certification and accreditation organization.

Swedish Cancer Institute brings adaptive radiation therapy to the Pacific Northwest

New technology provides a highly personalized approach to radiation treatments for patients with cancer.

Beating melanoma with innovative treatment

A patient with advanced skin cancer shares how innovative treatment at Swedish Cancer Institute helped him beat the odds.

Providence Swedish is leading the world in brain surgeries through the help of presurgical planning with Microsoft HoloLens 2

Holographic guided imagery is helping doctors prepare for and plot the safest approach during surgeries.

Don’t have another. Alcohol consumption can raise atrial fibrillation risk

A Swedish expert discusses the relationship between Afib and increased alcohol consumption.

Fighting cancer with clinical research

Learn how clinical research at Swedish helps fight blood cancers in patients locally, across the U.S., and worldwide

For one Swedish nurse, an advanced degree provides an opportunity to expand LGBTQIA+ care

With a Doctorate in the Practice of Nursing, Swedish Orthopedic Institute RN Cy Soliman will focus on gender-affirming care.

The hard work of hope: Swedish celebrates research for Clinical Trials Day

We recognize historic advances in health and medicine and the ongoing work that will change lives for generations to come.

At Swedish, a visionary initiative to advance the early detection of cancer

Charles Drescher, M.D., will lead the Initiative for Cancer Prevention and Early Detection at the newly formed Paul G. Allen Research Center at Swedish Cancer Institute.

Harnessing the power of the body’s own immune system to treat (and defeat) cancer

Kelly Paulson, M.D., Ph.D., will lead the Center for Immuno-oncology at the newly formed Paul G. Allen Research Center at Swedish Cancer Institute

New study advances the prediction and treatment of long COVID

Key warning signs, or PASC Factors, include pre-existing Type 2 diabetes and Epstein-Barr virus DNA in the blood.

Hank Kaplan, M.D., helms an initiative at Swedish that will change our understanding of cancer and benefit patients for generations to come

Dr. Kaplan brings over 40 years of experience to the role.

At Swedish, Sara Jo Grethlein, M.D., MBA, leads a transformational moment in cancer research and care

Sara Jo Grethlein, M.D., MBA, will help lead the visionary work of physician researchers at the Paul G. Allen Research Center at Swedish Cancer Institute.

Swedish announces transformational $20 million gift

Bequest from the late Paul G. Allen will fund research that will change cancer care and treatment

Breast cancer: New research. New therapies. New hope.

Researchers at Swedish Cancer Institute are part of groundbreaking research with the potential to improve care for breast cancer patients everywhere.