KP WA Research, also known as Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI), is a non-proprietary, public-interest research center within Kaiser Permanente Washington, a nonprofit health system based in Seattle. With a mission to improve health, well-being, and health equity, KPWHRI produces timely and relevant findings that help people worldwide stay healthy and receive the care they need. Their research areas include addictions, aging and geriatrics, behavior change, biostatistics, cancer, cardiovascular health, child and adolescent health, chronic illness management, complementary and integrative health, health informatics, health services and economics, healthy communities, medication use and patient safety, mental health, obesity, preventive medicine, social determinants of health, and vaccines and infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

KPWHRI collaborates with adjunct researchers and affiliate investigators, and they also offer opportunities for individuals to collaborate with them. Their research is supported by grants and funding sources. Through their research, they have made significant contributions to areas such as vaccines, smoking cessation, and Alzheimer's disease prevention.

KPWHRI's vision is to partner with researchers, health systems, and communities to improve healthcare, eliminate inequities, and help people thrive in their everyday lives. They have a team of highly trained staff members who conduct team-based science, bringing expertise in various fields to address health care challenges. Their research focuses on real-world population research, working with healthcare providers, administrators, patients, and scientists nationwide.

If you are looking for a meaningful and challenging career that promotes health and healthcare, KPWHRI offers career opportunities. They are dedicated to making a difference worldwide through their research