[domweek] DOM Week, September 30 - October 4, 2024

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter via domweek]

[cid:image001.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]



DOM Week
September 27, 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>)


Awards
2024 Mentorship Award
[Gail Jarvik]Congratulations to Dr. Gail Jarvik, professor and head (Medical Genetics) who is the recipient of the 2024 American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Mentorship Award. This award recognizes those who have shown a sustained pattern of exemplary mentorship at the graduate student, postdoctoral, residency, or fellowship level. She was recognized for demonstrating how to be a collegial collaborator who consistently advocates for others. She created a positive culture, mentoring 30 pre-doctoral trainees across six departments, including a number of well-respected scientists from around the country.


DEI news
DEI Lecture Series
[cid:image005.png at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]The Equal Justice Initiative<https://bit.ly/3XVQBhk> (EJI) is a non-profit organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to fighting for justice for the most marginalized individuals in the criminal justice system in the United States. EJI provides legal assistance to people who have been unfairly treated by the justice system, including those on death row and those facing unjust incarceration.

In our next DEI Lecture Series, "A Conversation with the Equal Justice Initiative's Health Clinic Team," members of the EJI's Health Clinic Team will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in providing healthcare services to underserved communities. Oct. 16, 2pm.

Please register for this event<https://bit.ly/3zDPLw3>.


Staff news
Call for applications: Staff Professional Development Scholarship Program
[cid:image006.png at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]The Department of Medicine's Staff Scholarship Award promotes staff professional development by helping pay for the cost of classes, conferences, meetings, and workshops that further one's career and benefits the work of the department and division. Applications for the next round of funding will be accepted starting Oct. 1.

Learn more on our website<https://bit.ly/3x2DLCD>.



Faculty news
New assistant vice chair for clinical research
[Nisha Bansal]Dr. Nisha Bansal, professor (Nephrology) is our new Assistant Vice Chair for Clinical Research, effective Oct. 1. In this role, in conjunction with Vice Chair for Research Dr. Conrad Liles, Dr. Bansal will be responsible for providing visionary, programmatic and operational leadership for our departmental research program, with a focus on clinical research. She is currently director of nephrology clinical and research education and of the UW Medicine Kidney Heart Service. She also directs the IM residency physician scientist learning pathway. "Conrad and I are so enthusiastic about the skills, experience, and leadership qualities that Nisha will bring to this position," said Department Chair Dr. Barbara Jung. "We are thrilled to partner with her in this new leadership role."



Research news
Genetic testing helps predict leukemia prognosis
[Ryan Cassaday]Chromosomal genomic array testing (CGAT), a genetic test that screens the entire genome for small genetic changes, provides insights into prognosis for cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

A recent study<https://bit.ly/4dj3KoW> examined the correlation between specific copy-number alterations (CNAs) identified by CGAT and patient prognosis for adult patients newly diagnosed with ALL. By analyzing combinations of initial CGAT results and other collected information, researchers were able to correlate prognosis with particular CNAs. Notably, the study found that the presence of a common constellation of genomic alterations in ALL, known as the IKZF1plus signature, may not necessarily indicate an increased risk.

"Perhaps the most interesting observation was something we did not see: Several other groups have been able to link worse prognosis to the IKZF1plus signature in the leukemia genome, which we failed to replicate in our cohort," said Dr. Ryan Cassaday, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) and senior author of the paper.

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/4dEStjb>.

________________________________

QI Scholars
[cid:image012.png at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]Congratulations to Drs. Efstathia Andrikopoulou, associate professor (Cardiology), Stephanie Kim, clinical assistant professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition), Laura Spece, assistant professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine), Prakash Vishnu, clinical associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) and Trang Vu, clinical assistant professor (General Internal Medicine) who have been accepted into the 2024/25 QI scholars program<https://bit.ly/3Lv7XJW>.

The QI Scholars Program supports junior and mid-level faculty pursuing QI as a scholarly focus. This competitive one-year program provides the skills and support needed to successfully complete and publish rigorous QI research projects.

Learn more about the scholars and their projects<https://bit.ly/3Y0crAi>.


Recent publications
Dr. Kelley Branch, professor (Cardiology) is a co-author of "Do nonglycaemic effects such as weight loss account for HbA1c lowering with efpeglenatide?: Insights from the AMPLITUDE-O trial<https://bit.ly/4e7Nicm>" in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.

Dr. Heather Cheng, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is lead author of "BRCA1, BRCA2, and Associated Cancer Risks and Management for Male Patients: A Review<https://bit.ly/3XXeEfF>" in JAMA Oncology. DOM co-author is Mary-Claire King.

Dr. Rachel Issaka, associate professor (Gastroenterology) is lead author of "Interventions to Increase Follow-Up of Abnormal Stool-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests in Safety Net Settings: A Systematic Review<https://bit.ly/4ecPC1W>" in Gastroenterology. DOM co-author is Sara Jackson. Dr. Issaka is also co-author of "NCCN Guidelines(r) Insights: Colorectal Cancer Screening, Version 1.2024<https://bit.ly/3ZIhwOC>" in JNCCN.

Dr. Natasha Kwendakwema, fellow (Gastroenterology) is lead author and Dr. Rachel Issaka, associate professor (Gastroenterology) is senior author of "Clinician perceptions on barriers and facilitators to 1-year surveillance colonoscopy completion in survivors of colorectal cancer<https://bit.ly/3MWUD2x>" in Cancer Medicine. DOM co-author is Veena Shankaran.

Dr. Charles Murry, professor (Cardiology) is senior author of "Non-Contractile Stem Cell-Cardiomyocytes Preserve Post-Infarction Heart Function<https://bit.ly/4egEWz7>" in Circulation Research.

Dr. Graham Nichol, professor (General Internal Medicine) is co-author of "Long COVID Illness: Disparities in Understanding and Receipt of Care in Emergency Department Populations<https://bit.ly/4eClLzB>" in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Olubusola Oluwole, affiliate assistant professor (Hematology) is lead author of "Rates of Strokes in Californians with Sickle Cell Disease in the Post-STOP Era<https://bit.ly/4eDgNCH>" in Blood. DOM co-author is Kleber Fertrin.

Drs. Johnnie Orozco, associate professor, and Brenda Sandmaier, professor (Hematology and Oncology) are co-authors of "Randomized Phase III SIERRA Trial of 131I-Apamistamab Before Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Versus Conventional Care for Relapsed/Refractory AML<https://bit.ly/3MYcRAP>" in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Kathleen Raskob, clinical instructor (General Internal Medicine) is lead author of "Advocating with Community: A Community-Engaged Advocacy Curriculum for Internal Medicine Residents<https://bit.ly/4gEIxZI>" in Innovations in Medical Education.

Dr. Mazyar Shadman, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of "Sustained Benefit of Zanubrutinib vs Ibrutinib in Patients With R/R CLL/SLL: Final Comparative Analysis of ALPINE<https://bit.ly/3MZdavi>" in Blood.

Dr. Tracy Tylee, associate professor, is lead author and Dr. Radhika Narla, associate professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is senior author of "Building supportive networks: Insights from a division mentorship workshop<https://bit.ly/4ef1VKU>" in Medical Education. DOM co-authors are Farah Khan and Tiffany Nguyen.


In the news
Dr. Rotonya Carr, associate professor and head (Gastroenterology) is quoted in "Liver cleanses claim they have detoxifying benefits. Are they safe?<https://bit.ly/3zJziqb>" in USA Today.

Dr. Helen Chu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Love in the Time of Norovirus: How Not to Get Sick If Your Partner Is<https://bit.ly/3Zzqcaf>" in Right As Rain.

Dr. David Cummings, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in "Weight-loss drugs are supposed to be forever. Until they run out<https://wapo.st/3TIucS9>." in the Washington Post.

Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor (Gastroenterology) is quoted in "How the Future of Medicine Will Revolve Around Our Gut<https://wb.md/3XGKw70>" in Medscape.

Dr. Julie Gralow, professor emeritus (Hematology and Oncology) joined the Our MBC Life podcast to discuss "Biosimilars and Their Use in Cancer Treatment<https://bit.ly/3BfT0dC>."


Events of interest
Medicine Grand Rounds
The 2024 recipients of the Diversity Academic Development Scholarship Awards (now called Equity Academic Scholarship Awards) will present Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Oct. 4, 12-1pm, via zoom<https://washington.zoom.us/j/812197730>. Dr. Vidhushei Yogeswaran, acting instructor (Cardiology) will present "Atrial Cardiomyopathy: An Emerging Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease" and Dr. Christine Limonte, assistant professor (Nephrology) will present "Autophagy in Diabetic Kidney Disease."


Weekly Calendar, September 30 - October 4, 2024
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
Mindful Self-Compassion for Healthcare Communities Series
UW Medicine is offering a mindful self-compassion series offering skills and clarity for learners to enhance their communication and increase joy and meaning in their work and lives. Sept. 5-Oct. 10, 12-1pm, via zoom. You may register for the series of for individual sessions. Learn more and register via the CME website<https://bit.ly/3Mfit9n>.

What's in a Name? Authentic Connections in Medical Education
Dr. Brad Sharpe (UCSF) will present "What's in a Name? Authentic Connections in Medical Education" at CLIME Grand Rounds on Oct. 24, 12-1pm, UW Health Sciences Library, Pacific Room T229. Please register for this event<https://bit.ly/3z2ACEz>.


________________________________

Amy Fields, Editor
amyf at uw.edu<mailto:amyf at uw.edu>


[cid:image013.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]<http://www.facebook.com/UWDeptMedicine>[cid:image014.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]<https://www.instagram.com/uwdeptmedicine/>[cid:image015.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]<https://x.com/UWDeptMedicine>[cid:image016.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]<http://www.youtube.com/uwdeptmedicine>[cid:image017.jpg at 01DB10F5.FABC54C0]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-medicine-university-of-washington/posts/?feedView=all>

To subscribe/unsubscribe from this list, go to:
https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/domweek


________________________________

Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 4481 bytes
Desc: image001.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 17904 bytes
Desc: image002.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0001.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image003.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1396 bytes
Desc: image003.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0002.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image004.png
Type: image/png
Size: 9939 bytes
Desc: image004.png
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image005.png
Type: image/png
Size: 6254 bytes
Desc: image005.png
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0001.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image006.png
Type: image/png
Size: 12369 bytes
Desc: image006.png
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0002.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image007.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 9287 bytes
Desc: image007.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0003.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image008.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1470 bytes
Desc: image008.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0004.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image009.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 14765 bytes
Desc: image009.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0005.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image010.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1639 bytes
Desc: image010.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0006.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image011.png
Type: image/png
Size: 4268 bytes
Desc: image011.png
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0003.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image012.png
Type: image/png
Size: 2930 bytes
Desc: image012.png
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0004.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image013.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1383 bytes
Desc: image013.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0007.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image014.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1524 bytes
Desc: image014.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0008.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image015.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 988 bytes
Desc: image015.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0009.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image016.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1535 bytes
Desc: image016.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0010.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image017.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 1398 bytes
Desc: image017.jpg
URL: <http://mailman11.u.washington.edu/pipermail/domweek/attachments/20240927/9835eaa2/attachment-0011.jpg>