[domweek] DOM Week, November 10-14, 2025

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter via domweek]

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DOM Week
November 7, 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>)


Awards
Taryn Oestreich receives Public Health Excellence Award
[Taryn Oestreich]Taryn Oestreich, clinical research coordinator (Nephrology) is the 2025 recipient of the Washington State Public Health Association Public Health Excellence Award. She was honored for her dedication and service that significantly benefited the Washington state community.

This award recognizes a public health employee who has demonstrated outstanding excellence in public health practice. Taryn received news of her award on the very day she retired, concluding an extraordinary 40-year career dedicated to public health. She finished her tenure contributing to groundbreaking research at the Kidney Research Institute and the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System's Seattle Center for Innovation.

Learn more about her on our news site<https://bit.ly/47EDoNh>.

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Shout outs
[cid:image005.png at 01DC4FFC.B623E1B0]Show your appreciation for your colleagues and team members with a DOM "Shout Out." This program started in 2023 to recognize the outstanding work of staff members in the department, and we extend it in early 2025 to everyone in the DOM.

Shout outs are a way to honor and celebrate staff, faculty, and trainee contributions to our missions. Please let your colleague or team member know how much you appreciate them by giving them a shout out<https://bit.ly/4hlQJx0> today.


Faculty news
Paula Carvalho named one of Idaho 500
[Paula Carvalho]Dr. Paula Carvalho, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) was named one of the Idaho 500, in the healthcare category. The IDAHO 500 is the definitive guide to the most influential people driving Idaho economy. Spanning industries from healthcare and finance to construction, law, and education, this statewide list brings together top leaders recognized for their impact, innovation, and leadership across sectors.


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Ian de Boer to give Garabed Eknoyan Endowed Lectureship
[Ian de Boer]Dr. Ian de Boer, professor (Nephrology) will present the Garabed Eknoyan Endowed Lectureship<https://bit.ly/4nIage7>, "KDIGO Guidelines Decoded: What They Mean for CKD Management in Practice" at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week. Named in honor of Garabed Eknoyan, MD, an esteemed researcher, educator, and clinician, the lecture recognizes individuals who have made an impact on or dedicated their lives to the kidney community.


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Tom Martin recognition event
[Tom Martin]An event celebrating the life and work of Dr. Tom Martin, professor emeritus (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) will be held on Nov. 14, 2-5pm, in-person (Harborview R&T auditorium) and via zoom<https://bit.ly/4hBzdl>.

Dr. Martin passed away on Sept. 14<https://mednews.uw.edu/news/in-memoriam/thomas-martin>. He was 77.


Research news
Science in Medicine New Investigator Lecture
[Rachel Issaka]Save the date! Dr. Rachel Issaka, associate professor (Gastroenterology) will present the Science in Medicine New Investigator lecture<https://bit.ly/47EhyJV>, "Closing the Gaps in Colorectal Cancer Care: From Screening to Survival" on Nov. 20, 1-2pm at SLU Orin Smith Auditorium and via zoom<https://washington.zoom.us/j/97143588403>

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The New Investigator Lectures provide an important forum for the recognition of exceptional junior faculty members' current scientific research.

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Steady glucose-monitor use helps blood sugar control
[Irl Hirsch]Adults with type 2 diabetes who consistently use continuous glucose monitor devices experience significantly greater blood-sugar control than those who use such a device infrequently or not at all, new research shows.

In a study<https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2840792> of 9,258 patients, researchers found that those who wore a glucose monitor at least 75% of the time had the greatest improvement in hemoglobin A1c levels after one year. Hemoglobin A1c, or HbA1c, is a protein in red blood cells that reflects a person's average blood sugar level.

Type 1 diabetes patients and their doctors have long understood the importance of continuous monitoring. But type 2 diabetes patients typically wear a continuous glucose monitor for just a few weeks before their appointment with their doctor and then review results.

"This evidence suggests that wearing a glucose monitor prompts them to behave better when they see the data in real time, without taking any breaks from wearing it," said Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) and lead author of the study. "I didn't realize that."

Read the full story from UW Medicine Newsroom<https://bit.ly/4qLdNeq>.

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[Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) Logo]ITHS TL1 applications open
The ITHS TL1 program is a one-year mentored research training program in translational science for predoctoral students. This program creates a cross-disciplinary community of emerging researchers and provides them with specific training, career development opportunities, and team science skills to help them function effectively within translational science teams. Applications are currently open until Dec. 22. Learn more on the ITHS website<https://bit.ly/43OqMSH>.


Well-being news
[Group of employees enjoying tea time]Department reconnection event
As part of our department community-building initiatives, Dr. Ken Steinberg and Sean Greenlee hosted the first "Tea Time" this week.

This new series is designed to create a relaxed space for colleagues to connect, share ideas, and strengthen relationships outside of formal meetings.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for great conversation and a warm cup of tea! We look forward to seeing even more of you at future Tea Time gatherings-stay tuned for details on the next one.


Recent publications
Dr. Connie Celum, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "Innovations in the biomedical prevention, diagnosis, and service delivery of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections<https://bit.ly/4r0FOim>" in The Lancet.

Dr. Helen Chu, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "Generation of antigen-specific paired-chain antibodies using large language models<https://bit.ly/4orMT9P>" in Cell.

Dr. Taylor Coston, fellow, is lead author and Dr. T. Eoin West, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is co-senior author of "Pre-referral Antibiotics and Mortality Among Adults With Sepsis in Southeast Asia: A Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Cohort Study<https://bit.ly/3WI7VVE>" in Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Karen de Wolski, assistant professor, is lead author and Dr. Nisha Bansal, professor (Nephrology) is senior author of "Cardiac Biomarkers in Chronic Kidney Disease: Signal or Noise?<https://bit.ly/4ooHEHV>" in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Jordan Gauthier, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of "A Practical Guide to Competing Risk Analysis for Transplant and Cell Therapy Research<https://bit.ly/3XhRSOl>" in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. DOM co-authors are Emily Liang and Andrew Portuguese.

Dr. Petros Grivas, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is co-author of "End Points for the Next-Generation Bladder-Sparing Perioperative Trials for Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer<https://bit.ly/3LNBEdh>" in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Graham Nichol, professor (General Internal Medicine) is lead author of "Scientific Priorities Related to the Use of Double Sequential External Defibrillation in Patients With Refractory Cardiac Arrest: Report From a Multistakeholder Thinktank<https://bit.ly/4oTHOqO>" in the Journal of the American Heart Association. DOM co-author is Peter Kudenchuk.

Dr. Kayode Ojo, research professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "Norditerpene Natural Products from Subterranean Fungi with Anti-Parasitic Activity<https://bit.ly/4hO3Kkz>" in Microorganisms.

Dr. Paul Pottinger, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of "Amplifying Our Voices: Fostering Advocacy in Infectious Diseases Fellowship<https://bit.ly/4hKBwHo>" in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Stephen Smith, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of "Barriers to Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial Enrollment in Frontline Large B-Cell Lymphoma<https://bit.ly/3LqnD5h>" in Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia. DOM co-authors are Mengyang Di, Ajay Gopal, Ryan Lynch, Vikram Raghunathan, Heather Rasmussen, Mazyar Shadman, Brian Till and Chaitra Ujjani.

Dr. Pandora (Luke) Wander, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is lead author of "Synopsis of 2024 VA Long COVID Clinical Guidance for U.S. Veterans: Part 1, Nervous System-Related Symptoms<https://bit.ly/3Xj26hq>" in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and senior author of "Reaching Consensus on Long COVID Symptoms and Patient-Reported Outcomes Across the Veterans Health Administration Using a Modified Hybrid Nominal Group-Delphi Approach<https://bit.ly/4hN6DSN>" in Medical Care.

Dr. Vidhushei Yogeswaran, acting instructor, is lead author and Dr. Catherine Otto, professor (Cardiology) is senior author of "Clinical management of moderate mixed aortic valve disease<https://bit.ly/4p2S4x3>" in the European Heart Journal.


In the news
Dr. Ian de Boer, professor (Nephrology) is quoted in "UW Study Reveals Hidden Glucose Swings In Dialysis Patients Missed By Standard Tests<https://bit.ly/4qUXMmn>" in The Seattle Medium.

Dr. Petros Grivas, professor (Hematology and Oncology) has launched a new podcast, "Oncology Insights<https://bit.ly/4olRwlK>," aimed at exploring the latest developments in cancer care and research.

Dr. Reena Mehra, professor and head (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) is quoted in "New guideline establishes clinical recommendations for sleep apnea in hospitalized adults<https://bit.ly/43epU9I>" from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.


Weekly Calendar, November 10-14, 2025
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
Diversity in Clinical Trials town hall
Registration is now open for the virtual Town Hall regarding the UW's Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative (DCTI)<https://www.washington.edu/research/policies/dct/> on Nov. 19, 3-4:30pm. This is the third webinar related to the DCTI, UW's plan to comply with a new Washington State law (RCW 69.78)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House*20Passed*20Legislature/1745-S2.PL.pdf?q=20240530093828__;JSU!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!gHeylfUOFo3Y_KLBk4fN5qLNW4dd3QRJzl6RB2LJYUGiMVHsF69Y09OwMYvFzdtAH8Pi5jrufkOP$> which
aims to improve participation in clinical trials from underrepresented communities. Please register for this event<https://bit.ly/4osnexS>.

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Medicine Grand Rounds
Upcoming 2025 Grand Rounds:
Kirby Lecture (Yonatan Grad, Harvard), Dec. 5
Reflections on a Journey of Purpose, Persistence, and Possibility in Academic Medicine (Reena Mehra), Dec. 19

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DOM Research Symposium
Collaboration in Research: Discovery, Innovation, and Impact
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating research excellence and collaboration across the Department of Medicine and beyond. Keynote speaker: Dr. David Baker, PhD, professor of biochemistry, director of the Institute for Protein Design and 2024 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry. Following the keynote, learn about Department of Medicine research innovations, explore opportunities in clinical trials, and meet leaders advancing research across our centers and institutes. Dec. 9, 3-5pm, Vista Café, Foege Building, UW Health Sciences Campus. All are welcome including faculty, staff, trainees, and those interested in research. Please RSVP by Nov. 25<https://bit.ly/4nk8AXT>. More information, including the full agenda, is available on our intranet<https://bit.ly/47hcZF9>.

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


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