[domweek] DOM Week, August 21-25, 2023

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter]

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DOM Week
August 18, 2023
News, information, and events of interest from the Department of Medicine <http://bit.ly/1TemKEY>

(If you have items for DOM week, please email amyf at uw.edu<mailto:amyf at uw.edu>)


Division Spotlight: Medical Oncology
[cid:image031.png at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0] As part of our 75th Anniversary, we are spotlighting each of our divisions over the course of the year, in the order they were established. The Division of Medical Oncology (now the Division of Hematology and Oncology) was founded in 1963 by Dr. E. Donnall Thomas, who would go on to receive the Nobel prize in 1990 for his pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3qtAl99>.

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Dermatology becomes a department
The Division of Dermatology will officially become the Department of Dermatology on Oct. 1, 2023. This will expand their educational, research and patient care offerings to help meet the growing demand for dermatology care in our region.

[cid:image032.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]"To become recognized as a full department in the School of Medicine is an incredibly meaningful milestone for us and reflects support and assistance from many people across UW Medicine," said Dr. Paul Nghiem, division head. "This will build on the high-quality clinical care and teaching already provided by our outstanding faculty and staff, and our strengths in research."

Learn more on their website<https://bit.ly/3qnSCoA>.


Awards
Call for nominations: Gilliland Award for Excellence in Teaching
[cid:image033.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Nominations are currently being accepted for the Bruce C. Gilliland Award for Excellence in Teaching of Residents and Fellows. The Gilliland Award is awarded annually to the faculty member who is actively engaged in clinical and didactic training or in the implementation of a graduate medical education curriculum. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in teaching over time and must have served for at least three years within UW Medicine or an affiliated training site as a teacher of residents and/or fellows. Nominations<https://medicine.uw.edu/about/awards/gilliland> are due Sept. 8.


DEI news
LIFT program
[cid:image034.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]In 2022, the Department of Medicine Gender Equity Council introduced the Leadership in Faculty Trajectory (LIFT) program, based on a similar initiation in the General Internal Medicine Division at Emory University.

The program was piloted by the Division of General Internal Medicine, the department's largest division, aiming to improve communication and transparency around the promotion process.

Lessons from the LIFT pilot indicate that efforts toward creating formal routes for advice, dialogue and sponsorship can help faculty feel more prepared for the promotions process and more supported in their career development.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/45rNMVX>.

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UW Medicine EDI survey results
Survey results are available for UW Medicine's first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey. Employees can access the report, dashboard and tools<https://bit.ly/3OCgz3n>.

To learn more about the results and ways you can get involved, please register to attend one of the town halls:

  *   Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 10-11am<http://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGNmOYw0dWJEuP4EdgTB2YWUIzikpdrNjUsQVTH7i337h6_wrPIWHmKNgvRxyJDni7izEb3qOY=>
  *   Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 6-7am<http://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGNmOYw0cqrmHCT7WsG-BCfcQ10JfBvzwRGXxswisXjd1OZAnwYamNUQ2a906HjFcS7C5shXeM=>
  *   Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 10-11pm<http://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGNmOYw0WECx_Ht6pX8jwPB9wayQPFYfuKK7fRavvdp8R_qZxfbc9E0tE5PRxFyhyDsBOjIAJA=>
  *   Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 6-7pm<http://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGNmOYw0Yfc_XqyLZAoGvg0GUhtU-248Bbv4TF9NBj79DWPj1zaTXbDOWsOn8x-2a2JvcTnqGY=>
  *   Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 2-3pm <http://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGNmOYw0SRzbzvXw4LnLeNePDXI7AxwQOrVkIQqlcXy-DstB1z5E_FG7DZqaYClGnsHKNXHECM=>

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Nominate a colleague to be featured during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
The Huddle<https://huddle.uwmedicine.org/> is asking for nominations of colleagues to be featured during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). UW Medicine's Cultural Observances and Implementation Subcommittee<https://bit.ly/3Qzo0rp> (COIS) partners with The Huddle to create content celebrating cultural observances, including feature articles that give employees from the culture being celebrated a chance to share their perspectives and experiences. Do you know someone they should feature? Please send their name and contact info (with their permission) to the Huddle Editorial team<mailto:thehuddle at uw.edu> by Aug. 25.


Faculty news
[cid:image035.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Dr. David Dichek, professor (Cardiology) has been selected to receive the 2023 ATVB Special Recognition Award in Vascular Biology. The Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) established the Special Recognition Award in 1981 to recognize council members who have made significant contributions to the council as well as the fields of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. The award will be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in November.

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[cid:image036.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Dr. Christopher Goss, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) has been named the first Associate Dean for Clinical Research in the School of Medicine, Office of Research & Graduate Education, starting Sept. 1. In this new role, he will work with the departments, hospitals and clinical leadership to ensure a robust environment for clinical research.


Education news
[cid:image037.png at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]GME Professionals Day
Today we celebrate GME Professionals Day! The Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME) established this day to recognize program coordinators and GME administrators who work to help make residency and fellowship training programs successful. Thank you to all the program managers, administrators and coordinators who work tirelessly on behalf of our residents and fellows.

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2023 Distinguished CHEST Educators
Drs. Başak Çoruh, Amy Morris, and James Town (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) were recognized by the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) as 2023 Distinguished CHEST Educators. This designation provides national-level recognition of excellence in continuing medical education through their commitment, involvement, and leadership in CHEST education programs and activities.
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is the global leader in advancing best patient outcomes through innovative chest medicine education, clinical research, and team-based care.

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Colleges Program
[cid:image038.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Dr. Molly Blackley Jackson, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) joined CLIMEcasts<https://bit.ly/3KBYod1> to discuss the UW School of Medicine Colleges program and how it brings a personalized approach to medical education and provides a deepening understanding of both fundamental clinical skills and professionalism. CLIMEcasts is a podcast from the Center for Learning and Innovation in Medical Education (CLIME).



Research news
Genetics of neurodegenerative diseases
[cid:image039.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Dr. Shubhabrata (Joey) Mukherjee, research associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is MPI together with Dr. David Fardo (University of Kentucky) on a $5.08 Million R01 from the National Institute on Aging for the project "Genetic architecture of pure Alzheimer's disease and mixed pathology."

The study aims to elucidate the genetic factors explaining why some people develop Alzheimer's type neuropathology alone while others develop Alzheimer's type neuropathology together with other forms of neuropathology.

The project includes collaborations with colleagues from the University of Wisconsin, the Allen Brain Institute, and the University of Kentucky.
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[cid:image040.jpg at 01D9D1ED.2BDDA2A0]Dr. T. Eoin West, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) has received an HMC Pilot Award for the project "Harborview Inhalation Injury Biorepository and Inter-Disciplinary Research Program." The pilot project award program promotes knowledge generation, collaboration, and expertise to benefit the mission populations served by Harborview Medical Center, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3YyXq6U>.


Recent publications
Dr. Tara Babu, assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "Immunogenicity of a Two Dose Regimen of Moderna mRNA Beta/Omicron BA.1 Bivalent Variant Vaccine Boost in a Randomized Clinical Trial<https://bit.ly/44fAPh9>" in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Maralyssa Bann, assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) is lead author of "Medically ready for discharge: A multisite "point-in-time" assessment of hospitalized patients<https://bit.ly/3KJAo7O>" in the Journal of Hospital Medicine. DOM co-authors are Nick Meo and Molly Rosenthal.

Dr. Rob Fredericksen, research assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "The Brief Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Index: A Rapid 3-Item Scale to Measure Engagement in HIV Care<https://bit.ly/3KMjbKV>" in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Kay Johnson, associate professor, is lead author, and Dr. Traci Takahashi, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is senior author of "Excellent vs Excessive: Helping Trainees Balance Performance and Perfectionism<https://bit.ly/3qAfLUO>" in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education.

Dr. Nicholas Johnson, associate professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is co-author of "Total and Subgenomic RNA Viral Load in Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta, and Omicron Variants<https://bit.ly/47DLh4I>" in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Joel Kaufman, professor (General Internal Medicine) is co-author of "Comparison of Particulate Air Pollution From Different Emission Sources and Incident Dementia in the US<https://bit.ly/3YCzyj0>" in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Dr. Michelle Sabo, acting assistant professor, is lead author, and Dr. Javeed Shah, associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is senior author of "MUC5AC Genetic Variation Is Associated With Tuberculous Meningitis Cerebral Spinal Fluid Cytokine Responses and Mortality<https://bit.ly/3E1gph9>" in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Namrata Singh, assistant professor (Rheumatology) is lead author of "Immune-related adverse events after immune check point inhibitors: Understanding the intersection with autoimmunity<https://bit.ly/3OWxtej>" in Immunological Reviews and co-author of "Hydroxychloroquine use is associated with reduced mortality risk in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis<https://bit.ly/3qwxKvi>" in Clinical Rheumatology.

Drs. David Siscovick, professor emeritus and Rozenn Lemaitre, research professor (General Internal Medicine) are co-authors of "Genome-wide association studies and fine-mapping identify genomic loci for n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids in Hispanic American and African American cohorts<https://go.nature.com/3skbGVm>" in Communications Biology.


In the news
Dr. Martha Billings, associate professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is quoted in "How to Beat the Heat for Better Sleep<https://bit.ly/45RXPEf>" in Sleep Review.

Dr. Connie Celum, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "STIs are on the rise in the US. A pill taken after sex could help slow them down<https://cnn.it/45rzHrE>" from CNN Health.

Dr. Seth Cohen, clinical associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Should you celebrate summer's end with a Covid booster or wait until fall?<https://bit.ly/3shM2QK>" from KUOW.

Dr. Helen Chu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Why Are COVID Rates Increasing in the Summer?<https://bit.ly/47BQb2b>" in Scientific American.

Dr. Hannah Linden, professor (Hematology and Oncology) joined the Susan Komen Real Pink podcast to discuss "Understanding the Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Breast Care<https://bit.ly/3sfIYoz>."

Dr. Catherine Liu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Experts bust myths about COVID<https://bit.ly/3sjcqdj>" in Northwest Asian Weekly.


Events of interest
Research Fellows Orientation Course
Everything you need to know to survive & thrive in academics! Please join us for the annual Department of Medicine Workshop: "Surviving and Thriving During the Research Years", a course covering skills necessary for academic success, such as grant writing, teaching & oral presentations, job negotiations, appointments & promotions, and breakout sessions on opportunities in industry or the public health & policy sector. The course is designed for fellows navigating their research path and is open to fellows and early-stage faculty from all departments. There is no charge to attend this course. Aug. 23, 8:30am-3pm, Brotman Auditorium, South Lake Union. For more details and to register, please visit our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/education/fellows/research-fellows-orientation-course>.


Weekly Calendar, August 21-25, 2023
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.



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