[domweek] DOM Week, December 8-12, 2025

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter via domweek]

DOM Week
December 5, 2025
News, information, and events of interest from the Department of Medicine

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


DEIB news
Building community through deep listening
[Hands forming a circle]Our work in DOM is guided not only by our mission, but by the culture and community that bring that mission to life. Listening circles are a unique practice that aims to strengthen our collective sense of community and ensure that every member of the department feels valued, supported, and heard.

Rooted in Indigenous tradition, listening circles are intentional spaces for fostering connection and community. Research shows that restorative practices like listening circles enhance social-emotional skills, build empathy and reduce conflict in schools and workplaces.

Listening circles have been practiced in several areas of the department to share knowledge, promote connection and foster community (If you are interested in joining a listening circle, a DOM community building circle is coming up on Dec. 11).

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/44AmTkD>.


Faculty news
Mentor training program
[A purple sign with white text that says "Mentor Training Program"]Registration is now open for the Department of Medicine longitudinal mentor training program. This interactive, multi-session mentor training course is designed to develop skills essential to mentoring and has been specifically designed to apply to research mentorship and mentoring in the clinical and educational arenas in academic medicine. It meets all of the new education requirements from the NIH.

The course meets once a month from Jan. 23-June 26, 2026.

Learn more about this course and register on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/research/mentor-training>.


Education news
Fellowship match
Please join us in congratulating this year’s residents, current chief residents, former graduates, and our divisions on another successful fellowship match!

Current Residents – Seattle
Danielle Tran, Endo, UW
Beth Basow, Addiction Med, UW
Ashley Widmer, Neph, UW
Eileen Brady, Geriatric Med, Swedish
Devon Zander, ID, UW
Yaacoub Chahine, Card, Johns Hopkins
Carrie Zografos, Card, Virginia Mason
August Chen, Hem/Onc, UW

Austin Chen, Pulm, UW
Current Residents - Boise
Thomas Enright, Hem/Onc, Univ of WI
Mary Geist, Addiction Med, UW
Galen Gao, Hem/Onc, UCLA
Tanner McGuire, Geriatric Med, Univ of Utah
Fillan Grady, Endo, UW
Mike Vo, Pulmonary, Univ of MN
Benjamin Hung, Geriatric Med, UCLA

Ishani Joshi, Cardiology, WA Univ
Alumni
Varsha Karanam, Card, UT Houston
Seifu Abera (‘23), Interventional Card, UW
Jessica Lambert, Geriatric Med, Swedish
Aya Albittar ('23), Hem/Onc, UT Houston
Joanna Liao, Geriatric Med, Rush Univ
Read Caulkins ('21), Card, Wake Forest
Angela Mang, Addiction Med, UW
Joey Chiang ('24), Card, UW
Megan Maurano, Neph, UCSF
Celia Haering ('23), Pulm, UW
Deepthi Nacharaju, Pulm, Stanford
Amanda Kusztos ('25), Pulm, UW
Nicole Nakamatsu, Card, UW
Calvin Le ('25), Hem/Onc, Univ of Utah
Sadhana Puri, Endo, Mass Gen
Michael Meno ('24), Card, Univ of Hawaii
Pakdee Rojanasopondist, GI, UW
Wendi Norris ('01), Palliative Med, UW
Hannah Steinberg, Pulm, UW
Dan Olivieri ('25), Hem/Onc, Univ of Chicago
Ariana Stuart, GI, UW
Rebecca Resnick ('24), Card, Virginia Mason
Vicki Tang, GI, OHSU
Xavier Sendaydiego ('25), Card, Northwestern
Hao To, Hem/Onc, UC Davis



Clinical news
Doctor for a Day
[Doctor for a Day logo]Doctor for a Day (DFAD) is a monthly themed academy that exposes K-12 youth to careers in healthcare. Sponsored by the Office of Healthcare Equity’s Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE), DFAD is run primarily by UW School of Medicine students. Events are staffed in partnership with UWSOM faculty and volunteers from local school districts and non-profits.

Thus far, DFAD has reached over 3,000 students and serves over 560 students per academic year. 

DOM faculty and fellows joined DFAD volunteers for November’s event, “Diabetes Sweet Truths: Protecting Sight, Filters, and Balance” at Issaquah High School. DOM volunteers were coordinated by Dr. Lorena Alarcon-Casas Wright, professor of clinical practice (Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Nutrition), and Drs. Bessie Young, professor, and Justin Bullock, assistant professor (Nephrology).

Learn more on our news site<https://bit.ly/3MoU9VH>.


Research news
For many blood cancer patients, CAR T-cell therapy is game-changing
[Mazyar Shadman]CAR T-cell therapy, which transforms patients’ own immune cells into cancer-fighting warriors, has revolutionized how physicians treat cancer, especially blood cancers.

Expert consensus is that CAR T should be considered as a potent tool in the treatment toolbox if more conventional first-line treatments have not eradicated a patient’s disease.

In the latest episode of “From Bench to Bedside and Beyond<https://bit.ly/443aNAv>,” Dr. Mazyar Shadman, professor (Hematology and Oncology) explains why CAR T-cell therapy should be considered for patients who relapse, discusses the barriers to accessing CAR T-cell therapy, and what patients and providers should know about this treatment.

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Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of EN-374 for Treatment of X-CGD
[Hans-Peter Kiem and Andre Lieber]Ensoma, an in vivo cellular engineering company with a mission to advance the future of medicine through one-time therapies, has dosed the first patient in the company’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial of EN-374.

EN-374 is an in vivo hematopoietic stem cell (HSC)-directed gene insertion therapy for the treatment of X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (X-CGD), a rare and severe genetic disorder. It is designed as a one-time treatment to restore immune function in patients who currently face a lifelong burden of severe infections, repeated hospitalizations and limited therapeutic options.

Drs. Hans-Peter Kiem, professor (Hematology and Oncology) and André Lieber, professor (Medical Genetics) founded Ensoma, and the in vivo HSC gene therapy technology came from Dr. Lieber’s lab.

Read the Ensoma press release<https://bit.ly/3MsMsOp> for more information.

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[OnCore logo: A blue circle with black text on white background: OnCore.]Introduction to OnCore Clinical Trials Management System
Starting January 1, 2026, the UW Diversity in Clinical Trials (DCT) policy<https://www.washington.edu/research/hsd/guidance/dct/> will be implemented to improve the completeness and quality of enrollment data for clinical trial participants. To meet reporting requirements, research teams will be responsible for entering enrollment data into OnCore Clinical Trials Management System<https://www.iths.org/ctms/> (CTMS), a web-based resource utilized by UW and Fred Hutch to manage clinical trials with reporting and billing compliance needs.
CTMS is offering a webinar for research teams new to OnCore CTMS on Dec. 11, 12-1pm, to provide a brief overview of the DCT Policy and scope, the use of OnCore for DCT data collection, how to submit new studies, and how to access and navigate OnCore. Please register for this webinar<https://bit.ly/4iyS3yB>.


Recent publications
Dr. Christina Baik, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of “Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in Atypical EGFR-Mutated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Results From CHRYSALIS-2<https://bit.ly/48huAP8>” in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Petter Bjornstad, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is senior author of “Unmasking the hidden burden of prediabetes on kidney function<https://bit.ly/48aGYjU>” in Kidney International.

Dr. Crystal Brown, assistant professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is co-author of “A Research Agenda to Mitigate Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Critical Care Medicine: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement<https://bit.ly/4pkvjoU>” in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Heather Cheng, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of “Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Confirmatory Biopsy for Patients With Prostate Cancer Receiving Active Surveillance<https://bit.ly/48usZ7x>” in JAMA Oncology.

Dr. Jason Dominitz, professor (Gastroenterology) is lead author of “Association Between Adenoma Detection Rate and Prevalent Colorectal Cancer Detection Rate in a National Colonoscopy Registry<https://bit.ly/3Y0LT0N>” in Gastroenterology. DOM co-authors are Rachel Issaka and Cynthia Ko.

Dr. Christopher Goss, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is co-author of “Maximising opportunity for therapeutic success: sequential participation in cystic fibrosis nucleic acid-based therapy trials<https://bit.ly/44591yL>” in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

Dr. William Grady, professor (Gastroenterology) is co-author of “Gastric (Foveolar)-Type Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus: A Clinical, Molecular, and Long-Term Outcome Study<https://bit.ly/449jSHV>” in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of “Pooled CAR-T screening in pig-tailed macaques identifies designs with enhanced proliferation, trafficking, and persistence<https://bit.ly/3M3QSLE>” in Blood.

Dr. Barbara Lam, assistant professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of “Validation of a Risk Score for Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Using Nationwide EHR Data<https://bit.ly/48dR5EG>” in JAMA Network Open.

Dr. Scott Lee, professor (Gastroenterology) is lead author of “Long-Term Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis: An Integrated 2-Year Safety Analysis<https://bit.ly/4a2oNhL>” in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Drs. Ryan Lynch, associate professor, and Ajay Gopal, professor (Hematology and Oncology) are co-authors of “Remission Assessment by Circulating Tumor DNA in Large B-Cell Lymphoma<https://bit.ly/441PVcQ>” in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Ann O’Hare, professor (Nephrology) is lead author of “Illness Experiences of Veterans Reporting Long-Term Symptoms or Health Challenges from COVID-19: Results from the VA COVID-19 Observational Research Collaboratory<https://bit.ly/49RK2Tm>” in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. DOM co-authors are Elizabeth Vig, Catherine Butler, and George Ioannou.

Dr. Shailly Pandey, R3, is lead author and Dr. Matthew Triplette, associate professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is senior author of “Common Determinants of Lung Cancer Screening Uptake in Three High-Risk and Underserved Communities<https://bit.ly/4pLCfes>” in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. DOM co-authors are Kristina Crothers and Jehan Budak.

Dr. Chetan Seshadri, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of “A systematic approach to tuberculosis vaccine development<https://bit.ly/4pcsENM>” in Cell.

Dr. Jennifer Specht, professor, is lead author and Dr. Hannah Linden, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of “The Role of Estrogen Receptor–Targeted PET with 16α-18F-Fluoro-17β-Estradiol in Predicting Response to Endocrine Therapies in Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Metaanalysis<https://bit.ly/48BS547>” in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Dr. Eugene Yang, professor of clinical practice (Cardiology) is co-author of “Evaluation of the PREVENT Equations in a Nationwide Cohort of 7.7 Million Korean Adults<https://bit.ly/4pm8X6s>” in JACC.


In the news
Dr. Ernie Blevins, research associate professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in “Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea<https://n.pr/4pEQgub>” from NPR.

Dr. Helen Chu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in “CDC Vaccine Panel in Disarray over Hepatitis B Vote<https://bit.ly/3Mk5ruy>” in Scientific American.

Dr. Adrienne Shapiro, assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in “The Benefits of HIV Research? Let Us Count the Ways<https://bit.ly/4pkytIX>” in Poz and “Six striking findings from major TB conference<https://bit.ly/3Ygt4qp>” in Times Live.


Events of interest
DOM Community Building Circle Event
The Center for Restorative Practice and the Department of Medicine are partnering to provide a special community building circle event (virtual) scheduled for Dec. 11, 3-4pm. Given the attacks on DEIB, DOJ investigations, political and sociocultural adversity, and devastating world events, CRP and DOM want to provide a supportive space for collective coping and enhancing well-being. A zoom link and more information (i.e., circle prompts) will be provided upon registration. Please RSVP for this event<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/r/rwM1CykstV__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jURzRuM_tB1mCGkBS71YmlesUebEdPciuZdverFpZj2j2KRluDNWOaoacDTBim726OoE7KrOBSHtaNJNtw$>.

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DEIB Community Gathering
All are welcome to attend an in-person Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) community gathering event on Dec. 11, 5:00-7:00pm at Métier Brewing Co<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/metierbrewing.com/locations/cherry-street/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!kZCsEF4qBiRugp5upzkNvPXpOPMVYdcZLB0XqZl-olrD-3-pbqFTXEiaJFwIJcFBeRGtaWzKUzSnXg$>.
Please RSVP for this event<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.office.com/r/a5h8vHrQuw__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!nKj7zudaaAIcRAUVX_9orbuhvuTz-AMRzd7kjVdk2OCwa_wsP5GTKLwGX4nW6Odn5eniVGvi8GHq85ocOQ$>


 Weekly Calendar, December 8-12, 2025
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
Women Faculty Leadership Workshop: Building Effective Teams
The Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Committee invites you to join the next session of the 2025-2026 Women Faculty Leadership Series on Building Effective Teams. These workshops are open to all, they aim to foster career development, well-being, and leadership skills among women faculty in the School of Medicine. Dec. 16, 4-5pm. Please register<https://bit.ly/3L2pugj>.

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Medicine Grand Rounds
Upcoming 2025 Grand Rounds:
Dr. Reena Mehra, professor and head (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) will present “Reflections on a Journey of Purpose, Persistence, and Possibility in Academic Medicine” on Dec. 19.

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Amy Fields, Editor
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