[domweek] DOM Week, February 5-9, 2024

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter]

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DOM Week
February 2, 2024
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>)


February is Black History Month
[cid:image004.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]We invite you to read this excellent article on the recent history of black physicians in Seattle<https://bit.ly/48VVlqj> and on Dr. George Counts<https://bit.ly/3Ss2siW>, the first Black professor in the UW Department of Medicine and an important leader in Public Health and mentor to many.

More Black History Month resources are also available from The Huddle<https://bit.ly/3uqgSYT>.


Awards
Jeff Chamberlain receives 2024 MDA Legacy Award
[cid:image006.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Dr. Jeff Chamberlain, professor (Medical Genetics) is honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association with the 2024 Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, for his achievements in translational research.

The MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research is an annual recognition for outstanding accomplishments in neuromuscular disease research. This is the MDA's highest award for contributions to the fight against muscular dystrophy.

Read more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3OoQpC4>.


DEI news
Seeking new members for the Gender Equity Council
[cid:image008.png at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]The Gender Equity Council (GEC) is seeking motivated faculty and staff to join the council. As a member of the GEC you will advise the department chair on matters related to gender equity, make recommendations to ensure an equitable and inclusive environment in the department, and plan and implement activities that promote gender equity.

Your term would begin July 1, 2024 and last 1-3 years. The time commitment includes at least 3 full GEC meetings annually along with additional subcommittee meetings as needed.

If you are interested, please submit your information<https://bit.ly/3UrWlOu>. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Griffin<mailto:kgriffin at medicine.washington.edu> or Nisha Bansal<mailto:nbansal at nephrology.washington.edu>.


Faculty news
[cid:image010.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]James Sze commissioned into US Army Reserve
Dr. James Sze, clinical instructor (General Internal Medicine), hospitalist at the VA Puget Sound, was recently sworn in as a captain in the US Army Reserve, assigned to the 7451st Medical Operations Readiness Unit (MORU).

As of Friday, January 26, Sze is now a captain in the US Army Reserve, having taken his Oath of Commissioned Officers at the VA.

Read more on our news site<https://bit.ly/49ok3PX>.
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[cid:image012.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Dr. Suzanne Watnick, professor (Nephrology) has been chosen as the inaugural Scholar in Residence for the American Society of Nephrology. She will spend 2024 advocating for improvements in kidney care, working with national stakeholders such as the US Department of Health and Human Services, patient care organizations, research entities, and clinician groups. Watnick aims to focus on overdue innovation needed for people with kidney disease.


Staff news
Spotlight on staff well-being
[cid:image014.png at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Supporting the well-being of our community is among the highest priorities of department leadership. As part of our strategic plan, a dedicated working group composed of both staff and faculty was established to lead the department's efforts to support well-being.

This work group conducted four focus groups in March 2023. A total of 24 staff members participated and represented a variety of divisions, roles, and lengths of service. Some common themes and areas for improvement emerged.

Review the results from the focus groups and our current well-being initiatives on our news site<https://bit.ly/3OkLzWp>.


Clinical news
First TAVR cases performed at VA
[cid:image016.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]The VA Puget Sound TAVR program successfully launched on Monday, January 29 by the VA Cardiology and Cardiac surgery teams. The TAVR team performed two TAVR procedures, and there was an overwhelmingly positive sentiment from the team.

Read more on our news site<https://bit.ly/42skru8>.

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Long COVID Interest Group
[cid:image018.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Dr. Anita Chopra, clinical assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) is the physician lead for the Long COVID Interest Group, an effort to share knowledge and experience in managing post-COVID conditions and to explain the latest research in the area. The Long COVID Interest Group welcomes new members interested in getting involved.

Sign up<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OgV-DTd2LdSqD0LghHyI7jjcOSzCixaFXR7l7PLESZQ/viewform?edit_requested=true> and learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/42rz8O7>.


Research news
Nora Disis passes directorship of ITHS to John Amory
[cid:image020.png at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]This month, after twelve years as founding director, Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis, professor, (Hematology and Oncology) will pass the directorship of the UW Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) to Dr. John Amory, professor (General Internal Medicine).

Amory's first years of leadership will be dedicated to building on the success established over the twelve years of Disis' tenure.

Read more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3SJkj6o>.
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[cid:image022.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Dr. Michelle Zhang, R3, was an invited presenter at the Best of SWOG research webinar on her research, evaluating the relationship between obesity and survival in patients with acute myeloid leukemia treated on the SWOG 1203 clinical trial.

Read more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3SINQx6>.

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[cid:image024.jpg at 01DA55F1.38834FE0]Dr. Kayode K. Ojo, research professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) was awarded a R01 grant by NIH/NIAID for his research study titled "Development of dual effective kinase inhibitors as syndromic treatment of Giardiasis and Cryptosporidiosis". The goal of the project is to discover kinase inhibitors that could be developed as oral multi parasite effective therapeutic against cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis diarrhea with potential usefulness in other intestinal parasitic diseases. The total cost is $3,910719.00. Allergy and Infectious Diseases Co-investigators include Dr. Wesley C. Van Voorhis.


Recent publications
Dr. Lauren Beste, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is co-author of "Success of the US Veterans Health Administration's Hepatitis C Virus Care Continuum in the Direct-acting Antiviral Era<https://bit.ly/3SIHJcd>" in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Andrew L. Coveler, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of "Biomarkers of pembrolizumab efficacy in advanced anal squamous cell carcinoma: analysis of a phase II clinical trial and a cohort of long-term responders - PubMed (nih.gov)<https://bit.ly/3UqaMmb>" in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer and "Organ Preservation and Survival by Clinical Response Grade in Patients With Rectal Cancer Treated With Total Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Secondary Analysis of the OPRA Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed (nih.gov)<https://bit.ly/3UmnzGd>" in JAMA Open.

Dr. David Fredricks, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is senior author of "Gardnerella Species and their Association with Bacterial Vaginosis<https://bit.ly/49D4owj>" in Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Whitney Harper, program operations specialist (Internal Medicine Residency) is co-author of "Optimizing the Internal Medicine Residency Recruitment Process: A National Survey of Program Directors and Next Steps<https://bit.ly/3u87o4I>" in the American Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Geoffrey Hill, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of "Regulatory T cells suppress myeloma-specific immunity during autologous stem cell mobilization and transplantation<https://bit.ly/47Wf3kk>v" in Blood.

Dr. Barbara Jung, professor and chair is author of the op-ed "Why Are We Letting Insurers Dictate Patient Care?<https://bit.ly/48XM4h7>" from MedPage Today.

Dr. Sylvia LaCourse, associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of "Hybrid immunity to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy provides more durable infant antibody responses compared to natural infection or vaccination alone<https://bit.ly/4817XuH>" in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Katherine Tuttle, clinical professor (Nephrology) is lead author of "Efficacy and safety of aldosterone synthase inhibition with and without empagliflozin for chronic kidney disease: a randomised, controlled, phase 2 trial<https://bit.ly/3w3slOL>" in the Lancet.


In the news
Dr. Lauren Beste, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in "Some dementia cases could be undiagnosed liver disease<https://bit.ly/42novMg>" from STAT.

Dr. Teresa Brentnall, professor (Gastroenterology) is quoted in "The surprising reason you get constipated when you travel<https://bit.ly/4bkA9f4>" from Daily Mail.

Dr. Seth Cohen, clinical associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Coronavirus FAQ: How long does post-COVID protection last?<https://bit.ly/3w1SZra>" from NPR.

Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis, professor (Hematology and Oncology) was featured on the Today Show<https://bit.ly/3w4ou3V> featuring breast cancer vaccines, including CVI research.

Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in "The value of a continuous glucose monitor<https://bit.ly/3vZXB19>" from Diatribe.

Dr. John Lynch, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "More counties in Western Washington see deadly fungus outbreak<https://bit.ly/42ovfJS>" from KIRO 7.


Weekly Calendar, February 5-9, 2024
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
DOM Reconnection, with Birds!
Join your colleagues for a morning of birding in the Union Bay Natural Area (UBNA). Led by birders in the department, this recurring (monthly) event is open to all students, staff and faculty in the DOM and guests as space allows. Our inaugural outing will be Saturday, Feb. 10. A limited number of binoculars will be available for those who do not have their own. Contact Mark Tonelli<mailto:tonelli at uw.edu> with questions or to sign up.

DEI Lecture Series: The ongoing impact of COVID in minoritized communities
On March 11, 3pm, Dr. Hope King, senior epidemiologist for the CDC's Minority HIV/AIDS Research Initiative will present "The ongoing impact of COVID in minoritized communities" for our Department of Medicine DEI Lecture Series<https://medicine.uw.edu/diversity/events/lecture-series>.




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