Mission

The Center for Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care Research and Practice (IPOPC) at the University of Washington School of Social Work is dedicated to ensuring that high-quality supportive and palliative care is accessible to all individuals affected by cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We pursue this mission through cutting-edge, transdisciplinary research, world-class education, and meaningful community engagement at the local, national, and global levels. United in purpose, we are committed to transforming the experience of serious illness through supportive care that is equitable, person-centered, and rooted in the dignity and worth of the individual.

We envision a future where every person affected by cancer and serious illness has access to equitable and person-centered supportive and palliative care that honors dignity and enhances quality of life. By advancing transdisciplinary research, preparing future leaders through world-class education, and engaging communities locally and globally, we strive to ensure that compassionate, evidence-based care is a standard for all and not a “privilege” for a few.