The goal of the FFFW is to prepare post docs to apply for academic positions in biosciences by providing resources to understand and prepare job applications, gain teaching and mentoring experience, and build communication and job-seeking skills. This four-week series includes a one-day, in-person event on career development followed by three online sessions. The workshop will…
The School of Medicine Research Administration Peer Network (RAPN) provides a dedicated forum for pre- and post-award grant administration personnel to address challenges and opportunities related to our research mission. While topics may be presented in the School of Medicine context, RAPN meetings are open to all members of the UW research administration community. These…
Protein design using deep learning Tuesday, May 19 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hogness Auditorium & Zoom Webinar (https://washington.zoom.us/j/97336511833) RSVP TODAY>>> RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Biography David Baker is a Nobel laureate, professor of biochemistry, HHMI investigator, and director of the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington. His lab develops software for…
The goal of the FFFW is to prepare post docs to apply for academic positions in biosciences by providing resources to understand and prepare job applications, gain teaching and mentoring experience, and build communication and job-seeking skills. This four-week series includes a one-day, in-person event on career development followed by three online sessions. The workshop will…
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Zoom Webinar RSVP TODAY>>> RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. "From Mice to Men: Translating murine macrophage biology to ARDS therapeutics" Research Overview Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a clinical disease marked by respiratory failure due to disruption of the…
Join us for Research to Careers: Alumni Insights Day, a career exploration event for graduate students and postdocs focused on the wide range of career opportunities available with a PhD featuring UW School of Medicine alumni from our biomedical research departments. Through interactive panels, you’ll hear firsthand about careers in academia, industry science, biotech roles beyond the…
Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the University of Washington School of Medicine PhD Graduates! The UW School of Medicine PhD Hooding Ceremony acknowledges the achievements of students receiving doctoral degrees from the University of Washington School of Medicine. This event is held to honor the students graduating from biomedical research programs within…
The School of Medicine Training Grant Peer Group provides an accessible community that applies their collective experiences, knowledge, and resources through training, moderated forums, and problem-solving. The peer group focuses on the T32 NRSA training grant mechanisms from the NIH (see NIH GPS 11.3). While topics may be presented in the School of Medicine context,…
The School of Medicine and Office of Research and Graduate Education are proud to announce the selection of Dr. Jeffrey Chamberlain as the 2026 Inventor of the Year! The Inventor of the Year Award recognizes a UW researcher whose work has the potential to radically improve healthcare through the translation of research from the bench,…
October 16, 2026 1 pm - 2 pm Foege South Auditorium (Genome Sciences 060) & Streamed on Zoom Webinar "The thermosensory specializations of soil-transmitted parasitic nematodes" Research Overview Soil-transmitted parasitic nematodes infect over a billion people, primarily in the world’s most socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, causing devastating and sometimes fatal illness. Despite this massive health burden,…
November 18, 2026 12 pm - 1 pm UW Medicine South Lake Union Orin Smith Auditorium & Streamed on Zoom Webinar 850 Republican St, Seattle, WA "Gut-microbiota mediated protection from…
December 7, 2026 1 pm - 2 pm Foege South Auditorium (Genome Sciences 060) & Streamed on Zoom Webinar Biography Dr. Ayọ̀kúnlé Ọlánrewájú was born in Sagamu, Nigeria. He attended…