[domweek] DOM Week, July 24-28, 2023

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter]

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DOM Week
July 21, 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: Dermatology
[cid:image003.png at 01D9BBF0.4EDF4320]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 Dermatology was established in 1961 by Dr. James Case. After Dr. Case's untimely death, Dr. George Odland led the division for 26 years. Odland's passion for innovation and research helped the division become a nationally recognized leader for its contributions to skin biology research.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3Y4wwUw>.


Faculty news
Faculty spotlight: Jan Abkowitz
[cid:image005.jpg at 01D9BBF0.4EDF4320]Our latest faculty spotlight is on Dr. Jan Abkowitz, professor and head of the Division of Hematology.

Learn more about her on our news site<https://bit.ly/3D9uys1>.

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program
[cid:image007.jpg at 01D9BBF0.4EDF4320]Dr. Nancy Connolly, clinical assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) is one of six named by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to the 2023-2024 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows.

The fellows were chosen in a national competition for highly accomplished health and behavioral/social science professionals who have an interest in health policy. Their experiences in Washington, D.C., will enrich their understanding of federal policy formation and how federal and state governments relate to the mission of their home institutions and local communities.

Dr. Connolly works with the homeless and those suffering from mental health and addiction challenges. In 2022, she ran for Washington State Representative in the 46th legislative district.

"I am absolutely thrilled to have this opportunity to learn policy from world class experts," she said. "I feel so honored and grateful to have the support and confidence of the RWJF and National Academies of Medicine. I am looking forward to using my past experience and continual learning to help us all move toward a more equitable and healthier state and country."


Staff news
Staff spotlight: Peg Cheng
[Peg Cheng]Our latest staff spotlight is on Peg Cheng, administrator of program operations for the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program and the Medical Genetics DEI Champion for the Department of Medicine.

Learn more about her on our news site<https://bit.ly/43y2qJZ>.


Research news
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Awards
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced funding awards totaling $208 million to support 17 new comparative clinical effectiveness research studies.

Congratulations to the following from the department who received awards:


  *   Drs. Laura Feemster and Lucas Donovan (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine): "Functional improvement in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with a Telehealth LifeStyle and Exercise Intervention (FOCuSEd)."

  *   Dr. Julie Gralow (Medical Oncology): "Comparing Oral Drug Dosing Strategies in Older Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer to Maximize Tolerance and Reduce Discontinuation: The CDK4/6 Inhibitor Dosing Knowledge (CDK) Study."


  *   Dr. Rajnish Mehrotra (Nephrology): "Implementing Treatments for Depression for Patients Undergoing Long-Term Dialysis."

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

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[cid:image011.jpg at 01D9BBF0.4EDF4320]Dr. Tyler Albert, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is a co-investigator on a project titled "Evaluating Harassment of Learners: Assessing Differences Across Clinical Learning Environments" that received a $10,000 award as a Building Trust through Diversity 2023 Grant from the ABIM, ACP, AAIM, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation.

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[cid:image013.jpg at 01D9BBF0.4EDF4320]Dr. Cory Simpson, assistant professor (Dermatology) received a two-year grant from National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for $100,000 for his project "Mechanisms of reticulophagy and ER stress mitigation in epidermis." He and his lab will apply CRISPR gene editing and live confocal microscopy to an organoid model of human skin to understand how the epidermis matures to form an effective barrier tissue. More specifically, they will determine the mechanism that epidermal cells called keratinocytes use to break down their organelles during cornification by examining a degradative process known as autophagy.


Recent publications
Dr. Andrew Coveler, associate professor (Medical Oncology) is lead author of "Phase 1 dose-escalation study of SEA-CD40: a non-fucosylated CD40 agonist, in advanced solid tumors and lymphomas<https://bit.ly/3Do4U2M>" in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer.

Dr. Susan Graham, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of "U.S. patient preferences for long-acting HIV treatment: a discrete choice experiment<https://bit.ly/3Y0NZwP>" in the Journal of the International AIDS Society. DOM co-author is Ann Collier.

Dr. Scott Hagan, assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in "The Risks of Taking Drugs Like Ozempic When You're Over 65<https://nyti.ms/43wsmWc>" in the New York Times.

Dr. Evan Hall, assistant professor (Medical Oncology) is co-author of "Safety and Activity of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in People Living With HIV and Cancer: A Real-World Report From the Cancer Therapy Using Checkpoint Inhibitors in People Living With HIV-International (CATCH-IT) Consortium<https://bit.ly/3XYipzK>" in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Shin Lin, associate professor (Cardiology) is co-author of "Organization of the human intestine at single-cell resolution<https://go.nature.com/3rxHBRz>" in Nature.

Dr. Anna Morenz, clinician researcher, is lead author and Dr. Joshua Liao, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is senior author of "Association Between Capitated Payments and Preventive Care Among U.S. Adults<https://bit.ly/3K8xrgC>" in AJPM Focus. DOM co-author is Lingmei Zhou.

Glenda Roberts, director of external relations and patient engagement, and Nicolae Leca, professor (Nephrology) are co-authors  of "Kidney Transplant Practice in Pandemic Times: Lessons Learned for the Future<https://bit.ly/3rAX5V6>" in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Adrienne Shapiro, assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of "Intramuscular Versus Intravenous SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Sotrovimab for Treatment of COVID-19 (COMET-TAIL): A Randomized Non-inferiority Clinical Trial<https://bit.ly/3pRGuvx>" in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Dr. David Watkins, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is lead author of "Measuring the global burden of diabetes: implications for health policy, practice, and research<https://bit.ly/3Jvzvz8>" in The Lancet.


In the news
Dr. Helen Chu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "The FDA approved a new preventative shot for RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the US<https://bit.ly/43NDFd7>" in Vox.

Dr. Lee Cranmer, professor (Medical Oncology) is spotlighted in The Huddle<https://bit.ly/3K4DGC8> about his work as a sarcoma specialist.

Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in "US Senate committee calls for transparency on insulin affordability, pushes for reform<https://bit.ly/44JAxQo>" in Healio Endocrinology.

Dr. Barbara Jung, professor and chair, wrote "Prior authorization, by any other name, threatens Washingtonians' health<https://bit.ly/3rCKxfW>" in The Olympian.

Dr. Hannah Linden, professor (Medical Oncology) discusses "FES PET for ER-Positive Breast Cancer: How Can It Help?<https://wb.md/3OjhgQi>" in Medscape.

Dr. Leo Morales, professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in "Long COVID a Growing Threat to Latino Communities<https://bit.ly/44T8Lk6>" in Latino Rebels.

Dr. Anna Morenz, clinician researcher (General Internal Medicine) co-wrote the op-ed "Unmet Promises From the State Legislature: The Urgent Need for Primary Care Investment in Washington State<https://bit.ly/470WdJC>" in the South Seattle Emerald.


Weekly Calendar, July 24-28, 2023
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
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>.


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