WSU Health Sciences Checkup | March 2025

Dear Friends,

At WSU Health Sciences, research is not just something we do. Research drives us and our community to improve lives and transform health care. With nearly $50 million in research expenditures, our faculty, students, and partners are tackling critical health challenges that impact us all.

Our research is making discoveries that change lives--like uncovering how night shift work increases the risk of diabetes and obesity and finding ways that pharmacists can provide effective, less costly care for minor illnesses. These innovative studies fuel our mission by working to address care across Washington and beyond.

We are also deepening our understanding of how access to green spaces can improve both mental and physical health in older adults and pushing the boundaries of what is possible with new research that sheds light on the biology of aging—work that could one day lead to breakthroughs in longevity and disease prevention.

Even as we navigate change, our commitment to discovery remains strong. The work happening here isn't just research--it is progress in action, improving care, shaping policy, and transforming the future of health. Thank you to our faculty, staff, students, and all who contribute to this vital work. Let's continue building a healthier future together.

Executive Vice President, WSU Health Sciences

Chancellor, WSU Spokane