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

[Department of Medicine weekly newsletter via domweek]

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DOM Week
October 31, 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
November is Native American Heritage Month
[cid:image003.png at 01DC4A75.E10718C0]This month, we celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, histories and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples in the United States.

The Native American Heritage Month flag-raising ceremony is Monday, Nov. 3 at 12pm at UW Medical Center-Montlake, UW Medical Center-Northwest, and Harborview Medical Center, and Native American Heritage Month resources are available on the Office of Healthcare Equity website<https://bit.ly/4orB5UU>.


Research news
Alarming blood-sugar levels seen among dialysis patients
[Ian de Boer]The largest study to date of real-time blood-sugar patterns among kidney-dialysis patients reveals a surprising disconnect between what standard medical tests show and what's happening with patients' glucose levels throughout the day.

The study followed 420 dialysis patients wearing continuous glucose monitors. These small sensors, typically attached to the abdomen or upper arm, track users’ blood sugar every five minutes for 10 days. The monitors’ readings exposed an unexpected volume of high and low blood-sugar episodes not indicated by the standard clinic-based blood draws that most doctors rely on.

“It was eye-opening because there clearly are abnormalities going on that we are not aware of. We presume high and low glucose values matter in this population, but we can’t say for sure. In any case, if I’m a patient on dialysis, I want to get one of these [monitors] and see what’s going on,” said Dr. Ian de Boer, professor (Nephrology) and lead author of the study published last month in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.<https://bit.ly/4ntibvz>

Read the full story from UW Medicine Newsroom<https://bit.ly/3JoTq5Y>.

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Proteomic and Genomic Discovery of Targets for Atrial Cardiopathy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes
[James Floyd]Dr. James Floyd, professor (General Internal Medicine) was awarded an R01 by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute for “Proteomic and Genomic Discovery of Targets for Atrial Cardiopathy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes.” His team will use proteomics and genomic methods to improve understanding of the etiology of atrial cardiopathy-related cardiovascular diseases, and to identify novel proteins that may be causal risk factors for its complications. William Longstreth (Neurology) is MPI.

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QI Scholars
[cid:image009.png at 01DC4A75.E10718C0]Congratulations to Drs. Anita Chopra, clinical associate professor (General Internal Medicine), Vikash Nand, assistant professor of clinical practice (General Internal Medicine), and Yue-Harn Ng, clinical professor (Nephrology) who have been accepted into the 2025/2026 QI scholars program.

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/4nPDtEd>.


Recent publications
Drs. Rahul Banerjee, assistant professor, and Andrew Cowan, associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) are co-authors of “Sequential targeting in multiple myeloma: talquetamab, a GPRC5D bispecific antibody, as a bridge to BCMA CAR-T therapy<https://bit.ly/4oO8j0Q>” in Blood.

Dr. Nisha Bansal, professor (Nephrology) is lead author of “A Qualitative Study of Nephrologists' Perceptions of Management of Hypertension in Hemodialysis Patients<https://bit.ly/47UODBF>” in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. DOM co-authors are Matthew Rivara, Carlyn Clark, Luisa Rios-Avila, Ernie Ayers, and Rajnish Mehrotra.

Dr. Lawrence Corey, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of “How HIV research drives health innovation in multiple diseases<https://go.nature.com/3L9wurT>” in Nature Medicine.

Dr. Scott Hagan, associate professor, is lead author and Dr. Ashok Reddy, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is senior author of “National Trends in Electronic Messaging Utilization in Veterans Health Administration Primary Care<https://bit.ly/4nATKg3>” in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. DOM co-author is Karin Nelson.

Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is lead author of “Continuous Glucose Monitoring Frequency and Glycemic Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes<https://bit.ly/4hzfhUQ>” in JAMA Network Open.

Dr. Grace John-Stewart, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of “Differences in growth trajectories in breastfed HIV-exposed uninfected and HIV-unexposed infants in Kenya: An observational cohort study<https://bit.ly/49rRW5m>” in PLOS Medicine.

Dr. Steven Kahn, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is co-author of “Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes by baseline and changes in adiposity measurements: a prespecified analysis of the SELECT trial<https://bit.ly/3X2LCtL>” in The Lancet.

Dr. Yue-Harn Ng, clinical professor (Nephrology) is lead author of “The Association between Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Posttransplant Cancer Outcomes among Kidney Transplant Recipients in the United States<https://bit.ly/4oeF871>” in Kidney 360. DOM co-authors are Bessie Young and Christopher Blosser.

Dr. Sarah Pierce, research scientist, is lead author and Dr. Mary-Claire King, professor (Medical Genetics) is senior author of “Genetic regulation of the estrogen receptor and inherited predisposition to breast cancer<https://bit.ly/47g4CuP>” in the PNAS. DOM co-authors are Suleyman Gulsuner, Jessica Mandell, Ming Lee, and Tom Walsh.

Dr. Mazyar Shadman, professor, is lead author and Dr. Ajay Gopal, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of “Bispecific antibodies in action: the reality of engagement<https://bit.ly/3Juw278>” in Blood.

Dr. Joanne Stekler, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of “The Critical Importance of Clinical Use Case to Inform Point-of-Care Technology Development: A Case Study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleic Acid Assays in the United States<https://bit.ly/47x0zJg>” in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Christopher Su, assistant professor, is lead author and Dr. Veena Shankaran, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of “Can We Use Credit Data to Assess Cancer Financial Hardship?<https://bit.ly/4hAdtLa>” in JAMA Oncology. DOM co-author is Scott Ramsey.

Dr. Eugene Yang, professor of clinical practice (Cardiology) is lead author of “Ushering in a New Approach for Primary Prevention: Guidelines for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk<https://bit.ly/4ohRf3f>” in JACC.


In the news
Dr. John Amory, professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in “The male birth control revolution<https://bit.ly/4qzQ8xs>” in Boss Hunting.

Dr. David Cummings, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in “GLP-1s Dominate Headlines — But Obesity Surgery Wins on Cost<https://wb.md/3WsBHgV>” in Medscape.

Dr. Christopher Damman, clinical associate professor (Gastroenterology) is quoted in “Healthier Together: The trick to enjoying Halloween treats<https://bit.ly/3WrTe8Z>” from KIRO News.

Dr. Barak Gaster, professor (General Internal Medicine) was mentioned in “Living With Dementia Report Emphasizes That Even Those With Advanced Disease Have Stories to Share<https://bit.ly/3LfuIFO>” in JAMA Medical News.

Dr. Tim Menza, associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is quoted in “Remember Mpox? Cases Are Up in King County<https://bit.ly/47jIjED>” in The Stranger.


Events of interest
Medicine Grand Rounds
Dr. Jennifer Ross, assistant professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) and the 2025 Fialkow Scholar Award recipient, will present “Population-level progress in TB and HIV prevention” at Medicine Grand Rounds<https://medicine.uw.edu/grand-rounds> on Nov. 7, 12-1pm in D209 (Turner Auditorium) or via zoom<https://washington.zoom.us/j/812197730>

Federal Policy Town Hall
The next Federal Policy Town Hall will be on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. (via zoom<https://washington.zoom.us/j/98151483608>
) to address questions and concerns. Please use the Federal Policy Feedback Form<https://discover.uw.edu/MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGdsGH63Zitg8aSqQGH3VBXVq4FagBIXkVbjoerwa1-4vb1A0Wj0fl1L1OtOhy8tw6OeQ-kUJI=> to share your questions in advance.


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


Coming up
2025 J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference
Join colleagues from across the WWAMI region for this dynamic, research-informed program focused on palliative and neuropalliative care, sponsored by the Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence (CPCCE). Featuring keynote speakers Dr. Maisha T. Robinson (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Ashlee R. Loughan (VCU), the conference offers plenaries, breakout sessions, and a multidisciplinary panel designed to support both generalist and specialist practice. Nov. 13–14, in-person kickoff event at UW + virtual conference. Learn more and register at the CPCCE website<https://cpcce.uw.edu/conference>.

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Rebuilding Medical Education with Peace, Love and Hope
In this Conversation Café × CLIMEcast Live session, Drs. Addie McClintock (General Internal Medicine) and Justin Bullock (Nephrology) will lead a discussion based on their paper, “Our House Won’t Rebuild Itself: Peace, Love, and Hope as Tools to Transform Graduate Medical Education.” This paper explores current ways in which graduate medical education can cause harm to trainees and re-envisions a graduate medical education based in psychological safety, identity safety, and belonging. Nov. 14, 12-1pm, via zoom. Please register<https://bit.ly/4nVE5Zt>.

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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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