[domweek] DOM Week, February 2-6, 2026

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DOM Week
January 30, 2026
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
Distinguished Staff Award nominations
Congratulations to the nominees from the Department of Medicine for the 2025/26 UW Distinguished Staff Awards – individuals and teams that exemplify UW staff excellence:


  *   Leila Armas, program operations specialist, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
  *   Andréa Campbell, residency program administrator, Seattle IM Residency Program
  *   Tanya Conger, assistant director, academic services, Boise IM Residency Program
  *   Eva Crist, administrative coordinator, Medicine Student Programs
  *   Katherine Elkort, research coordinator, Hematology and Oncology
  *   Tara Hatchie, program operations specialist, Allergy and Infectious Diseases

A reception for the nominees will be held on Feb. 18, 2-4pm, in the HUB Ballroom.

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Call for nominations: Scholar Awards
We are currently accepting nominations for the Chair of Medicine and Fialkow Scholar Awards. Nomination deadline for both awards: April 1, 2026.


  *   The Chair of Medicine Scholar Award<https://bit.ly/3GIkuq1> provides support (primarily PI salary support) for promising senior fellow/acting instructors to be appointed as physician-scientists at the rank of assistant professor.
  *   The Fialkow Scholar Award<https://bit.ly/3FCdzNW> recognizes and supports a junior faculty member (assistant or research assistant professor), with a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine, who shows outstanding promise as a scholar.


Faculty news
Christopher Goss appointed editor of Annals of the American Thoracic Society
[cid:image010.jpg at 01DC920B.3DD55940]Dr. Christopher Goss, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society<https://www.atsjournals.org/announcements/new-annalsats-editor-in-chief> (AnnalsATS), which publishes clinical trials, original research, ATS documents, systematic reviews, and case conferences in clinical, epidemiological, and health services research related to adult and pediatric pulmonary, respiratory, critical care medicine, sleep, and population health. He has previously served as associate editor and as a deputy editor.


Research news
DOM Mock Study Section
The Department of Medicine is launching a Mock Study Section to provide early, constructive feedback for fellows and early‑career faculty preparing career development awards or their first R01s. Supported by the DOM central research team, this opportunity aims to help applicants strengthen proposals and improve success in securing extramural funding during key career transitions. For more information, please visit our website<https://bit.ly/4qc6niV>


Clinical news
New outpatient medical center opened at UWMC-Northwest
[Dr. Rotonya Carr cutting a ribbon in front of new clinic reception desk]The new Digestive Health & Endoscopy Outpatient Medical Center (OPMC) has opened at UW Medical Center–Northwest. This state-of-the-art, 13,570-square-foot facility features 4 procedure rooms, 12 admit/recovery bays, and 8 exam rooms to support our Digestive Health Clinic.

A ribbon‑cutting ceremony was held on January 12, bringing together the new OPMC staff, faculty, and health system leaders to mark the opening of the new facility. This project has been several years in development, and its launch represents a significant milestone. The OPMC model integrates GI clinics with low‑acuity, high‑volume endoscopy to enhance efficiency and better serve patient needs and is expected to significantly improve patient access.

Dr. Rotonya Carr, associate professor and head (Gastroenterology) acknowledged the inaugural faculty and all those who contributed to this project. “I look forward to continuing to expand our GI footprint as the needs of the Pacific Northwest community become more complex,” she says.

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UW Medicine recognized on 100 great heart programs list
UW Medicine has been recognized as one of the 100 great heart programs<https://bit.ly/46cp9PQ> by Becker’s Hospital Review. The list includes hospitals and health systems that are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outcomes and their use of life-saving technologies. These heart programs also lead the way in cardiology research, driving discoveries that are shaping and advancing the field.


Recent publications
Dr. Rahul Banerjee, assistant professor, is lead author, and Dr. Andrew Cowan, affiliate associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) is senior author of “Past, Present, and Future of Dexamethasone in Multiple Myeloma and AL Amyloidosis<https://bit.ly/3NGShsp>” in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. William Banks, professor (Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine) is senior author of “Strategies for blood–brain barrier rejuvenation and repair<https://bit.ly/3ZF04JJ>” in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery.

Dr. Heidi Crane, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is co-author of “Gender Differences in Statin Discontinuation and Adherence Among Privately Insured People with HIV in the USA<https://bit.ly/4qPHWc5>” in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Michelle Erickson, research associate professor (Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine) is senior author of “Streptozotocin Causes Blood-Brain Barrier and Astrocytic Dysfunction In Vitro<https://bit.ly/4ajjVEs>” in Cells. DOM co-author is William Banks. Dr. Erickson is also senior author of “Transport of CCL2 across an induced pluripotent stem cell-derived in vitro model of the human blood-brain barrier is heparan sulfate-dependent<https://bit.ly/4pzjVWg>” in PLOS One. DOM co-authors are William Banks and May Reed.

Drs. James Floyd, professor and Bruce Psaty, professor (General Internal Medicine) are co-authors of “Cross-ancestry comparison of aptamer and antibody protein measures<https://bit.ly/4kt7vO1>” in Nature Communications.

Dr. Anna Golob, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is co-author of “Optimizing Resident Experience in Continuity Clinic: Recommendations for Internal Medicine Residency Training-A Report from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) and Association of Chiefs and Leaders of General Internal Medicine (ACLGIM) Hess Initiative Work Group on Learner Experience in Primary Care<https://bit.ly/45E8dla>” in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Joshua Hill, associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is senior author of “Establishing Permanence, Not Patchwork: Sustaining Coordinated Research Networks for Immunocompromised Populations<https://bit.ly/3NM4An1>” in Transplant Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Sylvia LaCourse, associate professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is lead author of “Mtb-specific CFP-10/ESAT-6 CD4 and CD8 T cell non-IFN-γ+ responses are common in young Kenyan children despite low reported TB exposure<https://bit.ly/4bYNsV9>” in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. DOM co-author is Grace John-Stewart.

Drs. Hannah Linden, professor, Ajay Gopal, professor, Evan Yu, professor, and Andrew Cowan, affiliate associate professor (Hematology and Oncology) are co-authors of “Perspectives on GUIDE (Guiding participation toward understanding, inclusion, diversity, and equity for cancer trials): a clinical trial access intervention<https://bit.ly/45sQVrg>” in Cancer Causes & Control.

Dr. Philip Mease, clinical professor (Rheumatology) is senior author of “Consensus definitions of complex-to-manage and treatment-refractory psoriatic arthritis: a GRAPPA initiative<https://bit.ly/4qdlV62>” in Nature Reviews Rheumatology.

Dr. Shubhabrata Mukherjee, research associate professor, and Jai Broome, research scientist (General Internal Medicine) are co-authors of “Reply to: a quantitative trait locus for reduced microglial APOE expression associates with reduced cerebral amyloid angiopathy<https://bit.ly/4a6Eu5I>” in Nature Genetics.

Dr. Susan Ott, professor emeritus (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is co-author of “Heart Failure is an Independent Risk Factor for Incident Hip, Proximal Humerus, and Wrist Fractures in a High-Risk Older Population<https://bit.ly/4aoDCus>” in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Drs. Elizabeth Rhea, research assistant professor, and William Banks, professor (Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine) are co-authors of “Beta cells to brain cells: The pivotal role of insulin and glucose metabolism in Alzheimer's disease<https://bit.ly/4c2sXXA>” in Neuroprotection.

Dr. Gregory Roth, professor (Cardiology) is co-senior author of “US State-Level of Prevalence of Adult Obesity by Race and Ethnicity from 1990 to 2022 and Forecast to 2035<https://bit.ly/4k1xs6M>” in JAMA.

Dr. Mazyar Shadman, professor (Hematology and Oncology) is lead author of “An Indirect Comparison of Zanubrutinib vs Acalabrutinib Plus Venetoclax in Patients With Treatment-Naive CLL<https://bit.ly/4a4i3hE>” in Blood Advances.

Dr. Olusegun Soge, associate professor, is lead author, and Dr. Matthew Golden, professor (Allergy and Infectious Diseases) is senior author of “Potential Impact of Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis on Tetracycline Resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Colonization With Tetracycline-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Group A Streptococcus<https://bit.ly/4a1mo52>” which has selected for inclusion in the “Best of the IDSA Journals 2025<https://academic.oup.com/idsa/pages/best-of-idsa-journals>” collection. DOM co-authors are Chase Cannon, Stephanie McLaughlin, Tim Menza, and Julia Dombrowski.

Dr. Eugene Yang, professor of clinical practice (Cardiology) is co-author of “Long-Term Effects of Blood Pressure: What Perfusion CMR Reveals Across the Life Course<https://bit.ly/4tb7UIM>” in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

*Correction from last week: Dr. Nicole Vo, acting assistant professor (Nephrology) is co-author of “Monitoring biological effects of somatic cell genome editing<https://www.nature.com/articles/s41576-025-00916-0>” in Nature Review Genetics.


In the news
Dr. David Cummings, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is mentioned in “Medical experts warn against illicit online diabetes and weight loss drugs<https://bit.ly/46lsYCk>” from BusinessMirror.

Dr. Jared Klein, associate professor (General Internal Medicine) is quoted in “Looming federal Medicaid cuts could impact opioid treatment programs in WA<https://bit.ly/46bXjTO>” from KING 5 News.

Dr. Philip Mease, clinical professor (Rheumatology) is interviewed by the American Journal of Managed Care TV for “Tailoring psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis treatment to the patient<https://bit.ly/4a3ilFs>.”

Dr. Gary Weeks, clinical assistant professor (Cardiology) is quoted in “Is Your Chest Pain a Heart Attack or Anxiety?<https://bit.ly/3LJron3>” in Right as Rain.

Dr. Eugene Yang, professor (Cardiology) is quoted in “Stroke Risk Could Be Flagged Early Using Apple Watch Technology, Studies Show<https://bit.ly/4a1C6gv>” in CNET.


Events of interest
Medicine Grand Rounds
Dr. Kathleen Ramos, associate professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine) will present “The current state of Cystic Fibrosis care and treatment, and future directions of management” at Medicine Grand Rounds on Feb. 6, 12-1pm, Turner Conference room and via zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.zoom.us/j/812197730__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!ksW3bSZ3aGPpz2QS1YkRfHZNgJphbeFaDhHeTmnajTgrURgBu6xj9nwkxO6PR-Z2cBm5zgWLwq0F63RLSEvERg$>.



Weekly Calendar, February 2-6, 2026
Our events calendar is posted on our website<https://medicine.uw.edu/news/trumba-calendar>.


Coming up
CMFA Black History Month networking dinner
All are invited to the Committee on Mentorship & Faculty Advocacy (CMFA) Black History Month networking dinner on Feb. 25, 5:30-8pm at the UW Waterfront Activities Center. This dinner will be a time to gather as a community and share a meal from Island Soul. Please RSVP<https://bit.ly/49NQZnZ> by Feb. 20.


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