University of Washington Department of Medicine
The largest department at the University of Washington. 3500+ faculty, trainees and staff deeply dedicated to our missions of teaching, healing, discovery, and diversity.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineUncertain about how you can stay healthy on a tight budget? Check out these budget-friendly health tips from Fred Hutch researchers and providers: bit.ly/3ZLhX9N #CancerPrevention
- 📸 Snaps from the ribbon cutting for the new Outpatient Medical Center Digestive Health Clinic & Endoscopy Center, now open at UWMC–Northwest @uwmedicine.bsky.social. This new space offers more accessible, efficient screenings and expanded digestive health care for our community.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine#NEJM paper recommends changes to improve fairness of screening programs required for late-career doctors. Thomas Gallagher @uwbioethics.bsky.social is a coauthor. @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social #aging
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongrats to the UW Medicine Heart Institute's "acclaimed team of clinicians who are pioneers in treating complex heart conditions and leaders in cardiothoracic surgery," writes Becker's Hospital Review. @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
- Join us this Thursday! Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, the second Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), will present "Health Disparities Science: The Path Forward." All are welcome (UW NetID required) mednews.uw.edu/news/2025/de...
- Congrats to Drs. William Altemeier and Ellen Schur, recipients of the William J. Bremner Endowed Mentorship Award! This award commemorates Dr. Bremner’s legendary commitment to mentoring generations of trainees and faculty and honors faculty who advance our mission through exemplary mentorship.
- We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Dorothy Rhoades @ou.edu for tomorrow's Medicine Grand Rounds! Join us tomorrow at noon, virtually or in person, for this special lecture co-hosted by the UW Medicine Center for Indigenous Health. @uwmedicine.bsky.social medicine.uw.edu/grand-rounds
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineWe’re excited to welcome Laura Evans, MD, MSc, as the new Executive Director of the National Special Pathogen System. A nationally recognized leader in critical care, sepsis, & infectious disease preparedness, Dr. Evans joins NSPS at a pivotal moment of network expansion:
- We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tisha Wang will become the seventh chair of the University of Washington Department of Medicine on June 1, 2026. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Wang to UW Medicine! @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social Meet our new Department Chair: bit.ly/4svqbQr
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicinePhysician and UW Epidemiology professor Dr. Helen Chu warns that the sudden overhaul of the new childhood vaccine schedule is “alarming” and could endanger children’s health. Experts stress the need for transparency, evidence, and trust to maintain strong vaccine protection. buff.ly/rkchHi4
- 2025 was full of stories worth remembering! Our end-of-year news roundup highlights the milestones, accolades and remembrances that shaped the year. Thanks for following along and Happy New Year🌟 Browse our full 2025 Year in Review: mednews.uw.edu/news/2025-ye...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineThis year’s influenza season could be tougher than most. Dr. Helen Chu, infectious disease doctor, shares her concerns and says, “It’s still not too late” to get vaccinated. @celinegounder.com @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineProcedures and devices intended to be lifesaving can also spur anxiety and depression. A new program addresses patients’ dual realities. @uwrehabmed.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicinePrimary care doctor John Amory, MD, reminds us that it’s important to prioritize taking care of yourself during the winter months. He says that addressing sleep should be the number one priority, but don't forget about being social and getting enough light exposure and exercise as well.
- Dr. Nora Disis, founder & director @uwcvi.bsky.social, is honored as @seahawksofficial.com Delta Community Captain! She was honored with this award for her groundbreaking work developing cancer vaccines that harness the body's immune system to fight disease. Congratulations!
- For over 2 decades, Kelli Corning has been a cornerstone of our Internal Medicine Residency Program. "Her unparalleled institutional knowledge & insight have been invaluable, and her enthusiasm & encouragement have shaped the careers of countless colleagues." Read her spotlight: bit.ly/4rCXm4a
- Snaps from November's Doctor for a Day event! Volunteers from @uwendocrinology.bsky.social and @uwnephrology.bsky.social helped give students hands-on learning experiences focused on diabetes 🩺
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineA possible workaround came from a team led by @uwmedicine.bsky.social's Ernie Blevins. They gave obese rats a low dose of a #GLP-1 drug along with the hormone oxytocin, which is itself an appetite suppressant. That allowed the rats to lose weight without feeling sick. @uwendocrinology.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineWe had a great turnout for #Cranksgiving, biking food from local grocers to area food banks. Several folks donated funds directly. Everyone had a wonderful time! Over 6,500 lbs of food donated!! Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃😀🚴♂️ @uwnephrology.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social
- In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are proud to highlight our dept's Listening community and practice of listening circles. Rooted in Indigenous tradition, listening circles help us nurture our mission of supporting our community and fostering connection and belonging. bit.ly/44AmTkD
- Our latest faculty spotlight is on Dr. Kate Weaver, co-director of the AHEAD program (Achieving Health in Emerging Adults with Diabetes) @uwendocrinology.bsky.social . Dr. Weaver is a passionate clinician, educator, mentor and parent. Read the full spotlight: bit.ly/3K8myPh
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineWhen cardiology nurses Kate Smith and Jaimie Pechan noticed that many unhoused heart failure patients weren't attending clinic appointments after being admitted to the hospital, they took action.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongratulations to UW ID’s Dr Adrienne Shapiro, recipient of the UW/FHCC 2025 International Infrastructure Award, supporting the execution, efficiency and development of HIV research activities! depts.washington.edu/cfar/2025/11... #IDSky globalhealth.washington.edu/faculty/adri...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineWelcome Dr. Natasha Hunter, MD, as CVI’s new Director of Clinical Trials! 👏 She’s leading phase II trials of our cancer vaccines + advancing translational science to improve patient outcomes. More here: www.uwcvi.org/post/welcomi... #CancerVaccines #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch
- Meet Likkit Pocinwong! He is a born and raised PNWer and UW grad. He annually participates in a 24-hour game marathon to raise funds for @extralife4kids.bsky.social, benefitting @seattlechildrens.org. His team as a whole has raised over $620,000 since 2013! Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3KavnrI
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine🏆 The Washington Research Foundation has awarded a $5.2 million grant to @fredhutch.org and @seattlechildrens.org scientists to develop a program that enables clinical trials of innovative therapeutics. Congratulations to Drs. Folashade Otegbeye and Mignon Loh: bit.ly/47F5yro
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineResearchers @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social are seeking participants in King, Snohomish & Pierce counties for CDC funded SeaPrep study of how respiratory viral illnesses like the flu, RSV & COVID spread in households & in the community.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineBig news! 🎉 Dr. Nora Disis has been named a 2025 Champion of SITC by @sitcancer for her leadership in cancer immunotherapy. Honored. Inspired. Grateful. 🏆 Learn more: www.uwcvi.org/post/celebra... #SITC2025 #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy #WomenInScience
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineTaryn Oestreich, clinical research coordinator, #nephrology, is the 2025 recipient of the WSPHA Public Health Excellence Award. Her dedication and service benefited the WA state community throughout her extraordinary 40-year career. Congratulations and thank you Taryn! mednews.uw.edu/news/oestrei...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineThe Eknoyan Lectureship at #KidneyWk will cover KDIGO Guidelines for CKD on Saturday. Read about the speaker in #ASNKidneyNews kidney.pub/KN1710-55
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineThese study findings suggest that continuous glucose monitors are appropriate and potentially beneficial for people on #dialysis, especially those being treated for #diabetes. @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @kidney-resrch-inst.bsky.social newsroom.uw.edu/news-release...
- In the 60s and 70s, UW Nephrologists pioneered the developments of dialysis and kidney transplantation. At 71, Linda Johnston shares her experience as a UW patient during this time, receiving her first transplant at age 16. Story by @uwnephrology.bsky.social's Krista Forsyth Fisher: bit.ly/3IVhrl2
- On Oct 25, scientists from around the world, including UW Professor Dr. Larry Corey & the team behind "Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine" will join the 11th annual Raw Science Film Festival. The film was honored with the Jury Award for Best Professional Documentary Feature. bit.ly/4nkxNkZ
- Congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen, pediatric cardiologist, the 2025 recipient of the Committee on Minority Faculty Advancement (CMFA) Minority Faculty Mentoring Award 👏 @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social @seattlechildrens.org
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine“The uncertainty around visas creates a significant disruption for talented individuals who hope to train and work at UW Medicine,” Dr. Tim Dellit, CEO of @uwmedicine.bsky.social told Stateline @nhassanein.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineIn Africa, hypertension is a leading cause of illness and death among PLWH. To address this, Professor Chris Longenecker and a team of researchers launched the PULESA-Uganda study, testing scalable ways to integrate blood pressure treatment into HIV clinics. bit.ly/CLHypertension
- At tomorrow's Grand Rounds, the recipients of our Equity Academic Scholar Awards (Drs. Justin Bullock, Tijana Milinic & Khai Tram) will be presenting their work. Be sure to tune in! 📅 Oct. 17, 12 pm 📍 Turner auditorium & via Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/4nU08Qr @uwnephrology.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineFred Hutch's @rahulbanerjeemd.bsky.social discusses the evolving role of measurable residual disease (MRD) in hematologic malignancies on the podcast Treating Blood Cancers 👉 treatingbloodcancers.org/e107/
- Scenes from Harborview's Downtown Programs & Seattle Fire Dept's four-day pop up clinic at Hoa Mai Park in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood, Sept 9-12. The pop up provided addiction treatment and services for unhoused neighbors. @harborviewmedical.bsky.social Read full article: bit.ly/4oc3rCg
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine#Organoids that model human responses to potential therapeutics will join a research alliance focused on #polycystic kidney disease. "Beno" Freedman. @uwnephrology.bsky.social is PI of just-confirmed NIH award.
- Don't miss tomorrow's Grand Rounds at noon (in person and Zoom)! Our Chair of Medicine Scholars awardees will be presenting their research. More info and zoom link: medicine.uw.edu/grand-rounds
- Congratulations to our 2025 recipients of the Violet Zuvela Primary Care IM Scholarship award! @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social These scholarships recognize medical students with a career interest in primary care internal medicine and whose work exemplifies the value of patient-centered care. 👏
- Meet Zahra Musa, our new Year Up intern! Zahra is in the Year Up project management track and will be supporting our DEIB team. Year Up is a tuition-free job training program that helps students with skills-based training & internships. Read her full spotlight: bit.ly/4mAJjIB
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineVery proud to share my first investigation of components of verbal expression in early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease dementia, with important clinical implications for communication care in these popularions alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongratulations to Dr. Ann M. O'Hare on being the recipient of the Shaul Massry Award from the National Kidney Foundation @nkf-professionals.bsky.social at its Spring Clinical Meetings in 2026!! So well deserved! @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #nephsky www.kidney.org/spring-clini...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineFred Hutch researchers received $1M from the Washington Research Foundation to accelerate the development of technologies with significant potential to improve patient health. Congrats to Drs. Sujatha Srinivasan, David Fredricks, Dan Raftery and Kristin Lastwika! Read more: bit.ly/3Vn6xHk
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineRaise #COVID age to 75+? While severe outcomes are rarer in people 65-74, simultaneous issues such as diabetes & heart disease complicate the picture, said Dr. Helen Chu, infectious disease physician at @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social. “Age is a blunt instrument." @cbsnews.com @celinegounder.com
- Congratulations to our 2025 Outstanding Staff Award Recipients! Learn more: bit.ly/4mmowIY
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongrats to Dr. @bhatia-s-md.bsky.social on being named the inaugural holder of the Lyn and Daniel Lerner Endowed Chair in #MerkelCellCarcinoma at Fred Hutch. Read more: bit.ly/3IwHQFp
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- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineGeneticist Mary-Claire King @uwmedicine.bsky.social first identified #BRCA1, the first gene linked to a hereditary form of a common cancer. She talks about her background, her research, and her approach to science on @scifri.bsky.social. @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
- Over 40 Department of Medicine providers are recognized in the Fall 2025 issue of Seattle Met's Top Doctors, Physician Assistants and Nurses! Those on the list are chosen by their peers as the best health care professionals in the region. Congratulations! bit.ly/4nnN5pB
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCEO @uwmedicine.bsky.social Dr. Tim Dellit was among the "Academic Medical Center CEOs to Know" profiled Becker's Hospital Review. He was recognized in many leadership areas: patient care, research & education & for stewardship, open communication & a people-first culture. bit.ly/46vhywk
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineConfused about vaccines this year? Get some clarity from UW’s respiratory virus expert, Dr Helen Chu (hat tip @lucialunaw.bsky.social)… #IDSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
- September is #WomenInMedicine Month! We’re honored to recognize the women physicians in the Department of Medicine. Thank you for your outstanding contributions, leadership, and compassion. Your impact is felt far and wide. 💜🩺🔬 #WIMMonth
- 🗨️Staff Spotlight🗨️ Meet Rob Wisdom, Clinical Research Budget Manager (Hematology and Oncology), a member of the @uwmedicine.bsky.social community since 1996! "Research finance is both challenging and rewarding, and I’m proud to play a part in sustaining the vital work we do." More: bit.ly/45TVmKS
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineFred Hutch bone marrow transplant pioneer Dr. Rainer Storb marked two major milestones this year: turning 90 and retiring after nearly 60 years in a career that helped shape modern hematology. Read more: bit.ly/3Hi7ptq
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicinePilot study with Seattle's Downtown Emergency Service Center suggests starting injectable buprenorphine treatment before stopping fentanyl use improves patient outcomes for opioid-use disorder @jamanetworkopen.com @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social
- 🎉 Happy GME Professionals Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the contributions of our residency and fellowship program staff. Your hard work, support, and commitment are the backbone of our programs and the success of our trainees. Thank you to this talented and inspirational group of professionals!
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineGrateful to work with such a great team to improve Osteoporosis Care! 🦴 agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social #osteoporosis #veterans
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine🎉 Thrilled to announce the #NCI has renewed a $14.3M project grant — “Immunobiology & Immune Therapy for Merkel Cell Carcinoma” — led by Dr. Paul Nghiem! 🔗 tinyurl.com/y62adf2f Funding will support 60 scientists at: @fredhutch.bsky.social @uofwa.bsky.social @uofmichigan.bsky.social Uni of Virginia
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineSuper thrilled to share the revamp of our RAMP program- supporting residents in professional mentorship and development. And what a crew I got to work with! Grateful! #MedEd #mentorship #gme @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine#DoxyPEP is a new tool in the safer-sex toolbox, offering protection against #syphilis and #chlamydia. Seattle & King County Public Health posted a DoxyPEP Q&A w/ Dr. Chase Cannon @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineThe AST has announced its 2025-2026 board members! Congratulations to our @uwnephrology.bsky.social faculty, Dr. Chris Blosser, new Councilor-at-large (Term through 2028)!! #kidney #transplant #nephsky @uwmedicine.bsky.social @astinfo.bsky.social myast.org/board-of-dir...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineEvery year, a few #Seattle Top Doctors are asked to share what inspires them to practice #medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for #healthcare. Meet Dr. Nicolae Leca @uwmedicine.bsky.social #kidney #transplant #nephsky seattlemag.com/top-docs/dr-...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongratulations to our CMO Dr. @jrgralow.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 National Cancer Grid Lifetime Achievement Award in Oncology! The award was presented at the NCG Annual Meeting in Mumbai, India, for her longstanding contributions to cancer care, research, and global oncology.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineLooking to reduce your risk for #colorectalcancer? Focus on fiber-rich whole foods, says Dr. Heather Greenlee, an epidemiologist at Fred Hutch and director of the Fred Hutch-based Cook for Your Life. Aim for about 30 grams of fiber per day. 👉 nyti.ms/3GYEZo5
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine"Speech analysis tools need to be used with a holistic approach, so a diagnosis in and of itself isn't helpful if we don't know what to do with those diagnostic outcomes," said Jeanne Gallée, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine"By engaging in regular therapy & taking medication, my bipolar experiences convert into assets for patient care, not liabilities...Sometimes our darkest parts are also the most human. I have learned that life does not always end happily. Regardless, it’s okay." www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.34197...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineThis month, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium highlights our member institution Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Lawrence Fong, MD, who serves as scientific director of the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center at Fred Hutch. Read more: bigtencrc.org/member-featu...
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine“Men are very eager to have more reproductive agency and to participate in #contraception,” says Dr. Stephanie Page @uwendocrinology.bsky.social. @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social #birthcontrol
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineCongrats to the @uofwa.bsky.social faculty recently elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences, including Scott Ramsey and Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert.
- Congrats to Dr. Rachel Issaka, gastroenterologist, professor & researcher @fredhutch.bsky.social who was named a Reign FC & Starbucks Legend @reignfc.com! She leads the colon cancer screening program @uwmedicine.bsky.social, reducing disparities throughout the PNW & beyond. @issakamd.bsky.social
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of Medicine"I think this trial is the first step in a journey that I'm hopeful will lead to this sort of game changing idea that we can all get a blood test. But we're a long way from that right now. This is the first step," said Fred Hutch's Dr. Scott Ramsey, principal investigator of the Vanguard Study.
- Learn more about the @uwmedicine.bsky.social Center for Scholarship in Patient Care Quality & Safety: bit.ly/4m5fOiC This inter-departmental Center conducts research, offers training programs and provides project support geared toward improving the safety, quality, and value of healthcare delivery.
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineWe're pleased to announce that Drs. Marian Neuhouser and Scott Ramsey of Fred Hutch's Public Health Sciences Division have been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences! Read more: bit.ly/3TN3IhY
- Reposted by University of Washington Department of MedicineNew evidence emerges that King County is one of the best U.S. areas to experience a cardiac arrest — due to the expert, resolute efforts of stakeholders at many levels. @uwashem.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social
