About the WCMB
Leading the way in muscle disease research
The Washington Center for Muscle Biology (WCMB) unites top minds in muscle disease research from throughout the state of Washington, creating one of the world’s foremost teams of experts. Its goals are to:
- enhance basic and translational research
- strengthen graduate student training
- improve technology transfer between academia and industry
Top researchers, important discoveries
Muscle biologists at Washington State University, the University of
Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the
University of Idaho collaborate seamlessly, exchanging ideas and
information, building the foundation for important discoveries, and
ultimately, transferring technology to Washington’s thriving biotech
sector. Their work develops new treatments that benefit patients
suffering from muscular dystrophy, heart failure, and other muscle diseases.
> Research Team
> Research Programs
Programs to prepare tomorrow’s scientists
The WCMB offers outstanding opportunities for graduate students and
post-doctoral fellows to engage in studies with nationally and
internationally recognized scholars. Several training opportunities
currently exist and include established curricula that focus graduate
education on muscle biology and pathobiology.
> Training Programs
Partnerships that advance Washington’s prosperity
By fostering technology transfer with Washington biotechnology firms,
the WCMB bolsters the state’s economy as it develops new medical
treatments for those in need. Several of our academic and industry
scientists are currently collaborating and, together, are developing
intellectual property for the biomedical market. In fact, our academic
scientists are eager to work with industry and would love to hear from
potential industry collaborators in or outside the state. Opportunities
are excellent as our universities can provide access to basic and
clinical resources in medical and veterinary medical schools.
> Partners of the WCMB
Facilities across the state
WCMB laboratories at Washington State University and the University of
Washington house state-of-the-art equipment and resources essential for
research and graduate student training. These include resources for vector construction, exercise phenotyping, microscopy, assay development and diagnostics.
> WCMB Facilities