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SUMMARY:PhD Task Force Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese monthly webinars will be live and held via Microsoft Teams (NetID required) They “aim to foster transparency\, highlight progress from working groups\, and invite diverse perspectives from faculty\, staff\, and students to help shape inclusive\, forward-thinking solutions that enhance the PhD experience across disciplines.” \nMore information: \n\nTaskforce charge\nSteering committee\nTaskforce reports from other institutions \n\n2025-26 Town Hall Dates (click respective link to join): \n\nMarch 2\, 1-2 p.m.\nApril 13\, 1-2 p.m.\nMay 4\, 1-2 p.m.\nJune 8\, 1-2 p.m.
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/phd-task-force-town-hall-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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SUMMARY:Science in Medicine Lecture Series: Michael R. Bruchas\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nFoege South Auditorium (Genome Sciences) & Zoom Webinar \n \nNeural Codes of Arousal:  The Locus Coeruleus and Anxiety\n\nThe locus coeruleus (LC) is a central neuromodulatory hub that produces a large majority of the brain’s norepinephrine (noradrenaline).  The LC is known to powerfully shapes arousal\, stress responses\, and adaptive behavior. Dysregulation of LC function has long been implicated in anxiety and trauma-related disorders\, yet the circuit mechanisms by which LC activity produces distinct behavioral states have remained unclear. In this lecture\, I will present a body of work from our laboratory over the past decade that reframes the LC not as a unitary arousal system\, but as a structured network capable of encoding distinct arousal states through projection-specific activity patterns and local circuit modulation. I will discuss how peri-locus coeruleus (peri-LC) circuits gate LC output\, biasing neural codes toward transient versus persistent arousal and shaping avoidance-related behaviors under stress. Using recent rodent models with cutting-edge systems neuroscience methods\, including advances in imaging\, circuit dissection and neural decoding\, I will illustrate how maladaptive LC coding may contribute to features of pathological anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder\, such as hyperarousal and persistent avoidance. Together\, these studies provide a mechanistic framework for understanding how neuromodulatory circuits generate innate behavior\, how they adapt\, and how the brains adrenergic system contributes to maladaptive behavioral states.  The translational implications for these studies will aide in developing more targeted treatments for anxiety and trauma-related disorders. \nAbout the Speaker\nMichael R. Bruchas\, PhD\nProfessor\nCenter for the Neurobiology of Addiction\, Pain\, and Emotion\nProfessor of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine and Pharmacology\nUniversity of Washington\, Seattle\, WA \nMichael received his BS in biology and his PhD in pharmacology from Creighton University in 2004 and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience at the University of Washington\, where he examined how endogenous opioids impact stress\, depression\, and addiction. Dr. Bruchas’s laboratory focuses on how brain circuits are wired\, how they communicate via GPCR – mediated neuromodulation\, and to develop new neuroscience tools to aide in that process.  His laboratory’s discoveries have been published in Nature\, Science\, Cell\, and Nature Neuroscience\, Neuron and have been featured on Public Radio\, in The Wall Street Journal\, Nature\, NBC News\, The New Yorker\, The Smithsonian\, and Popular Science along with many international popular science publications.  He has awards including the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award\, an NIH EUREKA Award\, the Young Investigator Award from the International Narcotics Research Conference\, and multiple NIH BRAIN Initiatives for tool development in dissecting brain circuits.  In 2018\, he was awarded the NIH-MERIT award from NIDA\, the Rising Star Award from the Mahoney Institute of Neuroscience\, and the SfN – Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award for cutting-edge research in addiction.  Dr. Bruchas is also a co-founder of a neurotechnology company Neurolux.  Dr. Bruchas resides with his wife and daughter in Fremont (Seattle) and loves travel\, food\, craft beer and wine\, all types of music\, books\, the outdoors\, and cycling.
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/science-in-medicine-lecture-series-michael-bruchas-phd/
LOCATION:Foege South Auditorium\, 3720 15th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Q Center: Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION:Come connect and play in a welcoming\, inclusive space! \nHosted by the Q Center!
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/q-center-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Husky Union Building\, 4001 E Stevens Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:University of Washington Events
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SUMMARY:Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2026 TBI Symposium\nTranslating Evidence into Impact: Using Implementation Science to Improve TBI Research and Clinical Care \nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026\nUW HUB Ballroom \nContact the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine with any questions at tbisymposium@uw.edu. For more information\, visit this website: 2026 TBI Symposium.
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/traumatic-brain-injury-symposium/
LOCATION:Husky Union Building\, 4001 E Stevens Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:UWSOM Department Events
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SUMMARY:Bioscience Careers Seminar Series: Kelsey Lynch\, Brass Tacks Insights
DESCRIPTION:The Bioscience Careers Seminar Series is back by popular demand! Now led by the PhD Ambassadors in collaboration with the Office of Research and Graduate Education and Life Science Washington\, the series will allow graduate students to explore careers and build professional connections with biotech and pharmaceutical companies within Washington state. PhD training prepares you for many different jobs\, both inside and outside the academy. During this year’s Bioscience Careers Seminar Series\, we’ll highlight experiences of scientists who’ve transitioned from their PhD to various careers in one of our local companies. \n* To encourage networking and community building\, all sessions will be held in person at the UW SLU campus; recordings will be posted\, at a later date\, on the RGE website. \nAbout the Speaker \nKelsey Lynch\, Ph.D. is a senior consultant with Brass Tacks Insights\, a small but mighty competitive intelligence consulting group based in Seattle. At Brass Tacks\, Kelsey assesses evolving clinical data\, regulatory and business strategies for new oncology therapies to enable biotech and pharma company clients to efficiently and intelligently reach cancer patients in need. \nPrior to joining BTI\, Kelsey spent 3 years as a senior scientist developing in vivo-generated CAR T cell therapies at Umoja Biopharma\, a Seattle-based startup. Before transitioning to industry\, Kelsey trained at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center as a postdoc in virology and as a molecular biology grad student at the University of Washington. Outside of work\, Kelsey spends as much time away from a computer screen as possible by skiing\, cycling\, or hiking with a group of close female friends working in various biomedical fields self-dubbed “The Lady Doctors”.
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/bioscience-careers-seminar-series-kelsey-lynch-brass-tacks-health/
LOCATION:SLU Orin Smith Auditorium\, 850 Republican Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The ACL and Athletic Knee Injuries: Risk reduction\, rehabilitation\, surgical management and return-to-play\nMarch 21-22\, 2026 \nUW South Lake Union\, Orin Smith Auditorium \n850 Republican St | Seattle\, WA 98108 \nProgram Director\nCharles Kenyon\, DO\, MS\, CSCS\nAssistant Professor of Clinical Professor Track \n \nCharles Kenyon\, DO\, MS\, CSCS is a musculoskeletal and sports medicine physiatrist with board certifications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Primary Care Sports Medicine. He is currently a clinical assistant professor within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in the Sports & Spine Division at the University of Washington. Prior to medical school\, Dr. Kenyon served as a performance specialist and coordinator of sports science with the Seattle Mariners and actively maintains credentialing as a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in order to best serve active patients of all ages and abilities. \n 
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/2026-sports-and-musculoskeletal-medicine-symposium/
LOCATION:SLU Orin Smith Auditorium\, 850 Republican Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:UWSOM Department Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T093000
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SUMMARY:Academic Postdoc Hiring Fair
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to secure your first or next postdoctoral position? We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Academic Postdoc Hiring Fair\, a premier virtual event connecting top-tier talent with institutions actively recruiting across all disciplines. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 \nTime: 9:30–1:30 PM ET \nPlatform: Handshake Virtual Career Fair \nTake Action Today: \n\nRegister: Secure your spot on Handshake. Registration Link\nSubmit Your C.V.: Get your credentials in front of recruiters early. C.V. Submission Link\n\nYour resume must be submitted by 5 pm on March 3. No exceptions.\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to network with top institutions and advance your academic career.
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/academic-postdoc-hiring-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T150000
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Trainee Empowered Wellness Circle (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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 of the month. \n \n 
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/biomedical-trainee-empowered-wellness-circle-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:University of Washington Events
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SUMMARY:The Resilient Scientist: Tools for Thriving in Academic and Research Environments Webinar #1
DESCRIPTION:Science and healthcare careers are filled with challenges\, failed projects\, critical feedback\, disappointing outcomes\, difficult relationships\, and uncertainty about the future. Because we care so much\, these experiences can lead to stress\, persistent self-doubt\, and burn-out — turning our  dream career into a nightmare. This series is designed to address these realities by focusing on building resilience\, adopting healthy mindsets\, supporting well-being\, and fostering professional growth . Participants will learn evidence-based tools to respond effectively to stress\, uncertainty\, and change\, with the goal of developing skills to support a productive and fulfilling career. The content is tailored for modern research and academic environments and provides practical strategies that can be applied immediately\, and over the long term. \nWebinar#1: Resilience and Well-being: The Real Survival Skills \nSetback and disappointments are inevitable in school\, work and life. While what happens matters – how we respond matters more. In this webinar we will explore key elements of our response to stress\, setback and disappointment\, with a focus on resilience and professional well-being. We will explore practical habits that can support well-being and promote healthier ways to respond to challenges in educational and workplace environments. \nThe series is suitable for advanced undergraduates\, postbacs\, graduate students\, professional school students\, and postdoctoral fellows. While focused on school and work\, the realities of current events and applying these skills to our lives\, will be also be addressed. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/rcvar3jv \n 
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/the-resilient-scientist-tools-for-thriving-in-academic-and-research-environments-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Deadline: GPSS Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: March 31\, 2026  \nSubmit your proposal \nThe Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is hosting the Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Symposium on May 13\, 2026\, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the HUB Ballrooms (2nd floor)\, UW Seattle campus. \nWe are looking for research that is ready to be presented by May 2026. Present your research via poster board and/or do a 3 min. lightning talk. \nSend questions to Juan Contreras Mora: gpssvpin@uw.edu
URL:https://research-grad-ed.uwmedicine.org/event/deadline-gpss-interdisciplinary-graduate-research-symposium/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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