Computational Early Cancer Genome Analysis at a National Scale with Isidro Cortés-Ciriano, PhD The Cortés Ciriano Group develops experimental and computational tools to decipher the mechanisms driving cancer genome complexity and evolution, with the goal of improving early detection and treatment strategies. This seminar will highlight recent advances including the discovery of a new rearrangement process,…
Join us for the Empowered Wellness Circle, a time for biomedical trainees to focus on health and wellbeing with each other and a local counselor. All biomedical postdocs, grad students, and postbacs in Fred Hutch, University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s labs/groups are welcome - and no sign-up necessary. The group meets every fourth Wednesday…
Register Now: 11/19 DCTI Town Hall on Policy Updates, E-Consent, and Resources Registration for the November 19th (3-4:30 p.m. Pacific Time) virtual Town Hall regarding the UW’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative (DCTI) is now open. This is the third webinar related to the DCTI, UW’s plan to comply with a new Washington State law (RCW 69.78) which aims to improve participation in clinical trials from underrepresented communities. Previous webinars related to the…
The NIH will begin accepting applications for the Extramural Loan Repayment Program (LRP) on September 1! Awardees can receive up to $100,000 in qualified educational debt repayment with a two-year award. If you are eligible to renew your LRP award, you can start your application online once the cycle opens through the LRP website at…
"Closing the Gaps in Colorectal Cancer Care: From Screening to Survival” Thursday, November 20 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Zoom Webinar Biography Dr. Rachel Issaka is a Gastroenterologist, Associate Professor, and the Kathryn Surace-Smith Endowed Chair in Health Equity Research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC) and the University…
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 3 – 4 p.m. Green A, Research Commons (Allen Library South), UW Seattle Register to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/KxdizCB4QN Scholars’ Studio is a fun, informal interdisciplinary event featuring rapid-fire lightning talks by student’s doing Master’s and Doctoral level projects and research. Q&A to follow presentations. Event partners: UW Libraries Research Commons and Graduate Student Affairs…
The role of causal inference in biomedical research: dare we speak of ‘effect’? 4-Day Online Symposium The field of causal inference has seen a massive expansion in recent years and is now one of the most active areas of biostatistical research. The concepts and tools developed in causal inference are intended to support practitioners in their…
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Schmitz Hall, Room 250, UW Seattle (Google Map | Campus Map) RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/wmairziWCr (Space is limited) Calling all UW international graduate students and their families—whether you have a spouse, children, or both, you’re warmly invited to a festive Thanksgiving celebration hosted by CIRCLE. Take a break from the busy graduate life and enjoy a cozy…
The UW Graduate School PhD Taskforce is offering a monthly Town Hall Series for faculty, staff, and students to engage in conversations about the future of PhD education at UW. These monthly…
Applications open for MD Anderson Recruitment Event Applications are now open for Explore MD Anderson, a two-day in-person recruitment event at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Explore MD Anderson Postdoctoral Recruitment Event February 26-27, 2026 | Houston, TX Explore MD Anderson introduces a small group of motivated prospective postdoctoral candidates to the MD…
Coffee Connections is a space for graduate students to connect with one another outside of the classroom and talk about what is on your heart and mind. There will be opportunities to engage in creative expression through art, and you are welcome to bring your creative projects to this space. Come as you are to…
The UW Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) invite you to join them for their Autumn Quarter Celebration. Thursday, December 4 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm UW Life Sciences Building, Room 201 To stay up-to-date on UW SACNAS activities, check out the Google Calendar on their website. You can also…