[domweek] DOM Week, March 3-7, 2025

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DOM Week
February 28, 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>)


[cid:image019.jpg at 01DB89FB.7B93EC10]Thank a Resident Day
Today is Thank a Resident Day. Please join us in celebrating these dedicated and essential members of our healthcare team.

THANK YOU!


Awards
Mary-Claire King to receive Public Welfare Medal and Elaine Redding Brinster Prize
[Mary-Claire King]The National Academy of Sciences announced<https://www.nasonline.org/news/2025-public-welfare-medal-recipient-announced/> this week that it is presenting its 2025 Public Welfare Medal to Dr. Mary-Claire King, professor (Medical Genetics) for her pioneering genetic research and its transformative application to human rights. Established in 1914 to honor extraordinary use of science for the public good, this medal is the academy's most prestigious award. Read the full story from UW Medicine Newsroom<https://bit.ly/4hTvvYd>.

The Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine<https://bit.ly/4hUBr3q> recognizes foundational discoveries in the fields of biological science and medicine. The prize is awarded annually to an individual from any country to recognize their outstanding discovery for its unique impact on biomedicine. This year, they are honoring Dr. Mary-Claire King for her groundbreaking discovery that variant forms of the BRCA1 gene can lead to hereditary breast cancer.


Staff news
Farewell to Betsy Buswell
[Betsy Buswell]Betsy Buswell, vice chair of administration and finance, is leaving the UW on March 27, after over a decade of dedicated service. She will be joining Dr. Barbara Jung at the University of California San Diego, where she will begin her new role as associate dean for strategic initiatives and operations.

A UW graduate, Betsy earned both her bachelor's degree in psychology and MBA from the University of Washington. She first joined the Department of Medicine in 2008 as an administrative specialist in the Division of Medical Genetics. In 2009, she moved to White Salmon, Wash., and began working at Little Oak Montessori, eventually rising to the position of Head of School.

Returning to Seattle and the department in 2014, she managed various faculty and fellowship programs in academic HR before joining the finance team as finance manager and then transitioning to administrator in the Division of Cardiology. She has served as our vice chair of finance and administration since April 2021.

"I have only had the chance to work closely with Betsy for a short time, but it was quickly obvious what a positive impact she has had on the department and how incredibly lucky we have been to have her as a leader," said Department Chair Trish Kritek. "I am very excited for her as she embarks on this next chapter and also saddened to lose her."

We thank her for her many years of dedicated service and wish her all the best in her new role.


Faculty news
In memoriam: William Couser
[William Couser]Dr. William Couser passed away on Feb. 24. He served as head of the Division of Nephrology from 1982-2002.

Couser was one of the first researchers globally to investigate the pathogenesis of glomerular diseases and was among the pioneers in demonstrating that immune complexes could form in situ in the glomerulus - an essential advance in our current understanding of membranous nephropathy.

Under his leadership, the Division of Nephrology became known worldwide for research and training in glomerular diseases. The division obtained its first T32 training grant in 1985, followed by a second T32 for clinical research in the 1990s, making it the only nephrology division in the country to receive two simultaneous training grants from the NIH. A transplant fellowship was established in 1989 and clinical work in nephrology was expanded to include transplant nephrology.

Couser recruited 13 new faculty members and supervised the training of 30 research fellows and visiting scholars, including 10 from the United States and 20 from abroad; 80% of them went on to have successful long-term academic careers. Additionally, he secured funding for a George O'Brien Kidney Research Center at the University of Washington, which operated from 1990 to 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Adrienne, and two sons.


Research news
[Mark Wurfel]Dr. Mark Wurfel, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is the 2025 recipient of the American Thoracic Society's Assembly of Allergy, Immunology, and Inflammation Scientific Achievement Award. This award is given to a member to recognize an established, internationally recognized investigator with a record of sustained exemplary achievement in the scientific areas of the assembly.


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Federal policy updates town hall
Thanks to all who joined the DOM open forum on federal research on Wednesday. If you missed it, the session was recorded<https://bit.ly/3XfO2FN> and will be posted for two weeks. For more information on these policy updates, their impacts, our organization's response, and what to expect moving forward, the School of Medicine will be hosting a federal policy updates town hall on March 6, 4pm, via zoom<https://washington.zoom.us/j/98151483608>.

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K-awardee career development event
[cid:image024.jpg at 01DB89FB.7B93EC10]Are you a K-Awardee looking for guidance and support in your career development? Please join us on March 10, 5-6pm, Health Sciences Bldg. BB1220 for an invaluable session designed to help you navigate the K to R transition and explore diverse career paths. This event will provide K to R transition insights, career path navigation, and community building opportunities.

Guest speaker Dr. Christy McKinney, associate professor (Dept. of Pediatrics) and panelists Dr. Chi Hung, associate professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) and Dr. Rashmi Sharma, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) will share their expertise and experiences. Please RSVP<https://bit.ly/4iaOKwR> by March 5.


Recent publications
Drs. Petter Bjornstad, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) and Katherine Tuttle, clinical professor (Nephrology) are co-authors of "Indexing GFR Using Extracellular Volume versus Body Surface Area in a Population with Type 1 Diabetes and DKD<https://bit.ly/3CYSl1F>" in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Laura Evans, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is co-author of "Guiding Principles for Data Sharing and Harmonization: Results of a Systematic Review and Modified Delphi From the Society of Critical Care Medicine Data Science Campaign<https://bit.ly/41zOrpn>" in Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Natasha Hunter, assistant professor, is lead author and Dr. Hannah Linden, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of "Fluoroestradiol (FES) and Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET imaging in patients with ER+, HER2-positive or HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer<https://bit.ly/4icEYJV>" in Breast Cancer Research. DOM co-authors are Lanell Peterson, Jennifer Specht, William Gwin, Shaveta Vinayak, and Nancy Davidson.

Drs. Ann Jennerich, associate professor, and Erin Kross, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) are co-authors of "Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Family-Centered Care for Adult ICUs: 2024<https://bit.ly/3Qv3udH>" in Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Stephanie Lee, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is lead author of "FDA-approved therapies for chronic GVHD<https://bit.ly/3QzgtuV>" in Blood.

Dr. Babak Nazer, associate professor (Cardiology) is co-author of "Left Ventricular Entry to Reduce Brain Lesions During Catheter Ablation: A Randomized Trial<https://bit.ly/3ETHmHp>" in Circulation.

Dr. Graham Nichol, professor, and Dana Morse, research coordinator, are co-authors of "Long COVID Illness: Disparities in Understanding and Receipt of Care in Emergency Department Populations<https://bit.ly/4idjo8a>" in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Khai Tram, clinician researcher (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of "By executive order: The likely deadly consequences associated with a 90-day pause in PEPFAR funding<https://bit.ly/3XiRtfa>" in the Journal of the International AIDS Society.


In the news
Dr. Ian de Boer, professor (Nephrology) is quoted in "Washington faces over $1 billion in research funding losses<https://bit.ly/41hKAvE>" in Axios Seattle.

Dr. Michelle Erickson, research assistant professor (Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine) is quoted in "'Slime' keeps the brain safe ― and could guard against ageing<https://go.nature.com/3EQM3l1>" in Nature, and "How a carbohydrate-rich mesh protects our brain<https://bit.ly/3XiZH6Z>" in Chemical & Engineering News.

Dr. Christine Johnston, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in "Can You Get Rid of Cold Sores for Good?<https://nyti.ms/4hU18Rp>" in the New York Times.


Events of interest
Symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice
All are invited to attend a free symposium designed to galvanize the UW Medicine system around collective climate action on March 6, 8am-1pm, Center for Urban Horticulture. The symposium will bring together relevant stakeholders for learning, network development, and practical exploration of key topics addressing the implications of climate change for clinical practice and health care systems. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all speakers and registered attendees. Parking is free. Please register for this event<https://bit.ly/4huksop>.


Weekly Calendar, March 3-7, 2025
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
Film screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer
All are welcome to join the DOM DEIB Community, DOM LGBTQ+ Council and the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program for a screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer<https://bit.ly/3EBVMM0>, including a Q&A with the filmmakers. This is short film documenting the journey of two transmasculine people, their families, and their communities, as they navigate breast cancer and ovarian cancer within the medical system. March 14, 3:30pm, Health Sciences Turner Auditorium (D209). Accessible seating in the front or rear of the auditorium. Please RSVP to save your seat<https://bit.ly/4hwnZ5F>.

Small Projects, Big Impact: Enhancing Health Sciences Education through Research and Scholarship
The CLIME Together Symposium<https://bit.ly/4ikNqH1> is an annual event bringing together members of the UW School of Medicine to build community, gain skills as educators, and enhance health sciences education. This year's theme is "Small Projects, Big Impact: Enhancing Health Sciences Education through Research and Scholarship." The plenary speaker is Dr. Grace Huang, renowned educator and professor at Harvard Medical School. June 6, 9am-1pm, UW Waterfront Activities Center. Please register for this symposium<https://bit.ly/3QES0UM>.



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