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UW Medicine Faculty Present the Leading Edge of Research

Since its launch in 1976, the Science in Medicine Lecture Series has recognized the School of Medicine faculty research achievements and provided an opportunity for researchers to explore topics outside of their immediate fields.

Lectures are organized into the four categories described below. Speakers are nominated by members of the School of Medicine scientific community and final selection is determined by a committee of peers from the Council on Research and Graduate Education (CORGE).

The Lecture Series

Peer-selected UW Medicine faculty present lectures on the forefront of research.

New Investigator Lectures: The New Investigator Lectures provide an important forum for the recognition of exceptional junior faculty members’ current scientific research.

Science in Medicine Lectures: Science in Medicine Lectures recognize the body of research for established faculty members as well as recent exciting discoveries.

Distinguished Scientist Lecture: The Distinguished Scientist Lecture recognizes an accomplished School of Medicine senior faculty member, honoring outstanding achievements in the field of research.

Annual Lecture: The Annual Lecture recognizes a prominent, nationally recognized scientist from another research institution, whose research has had a profound impact on their field.

2025-2026 New Investigator Lectures

Jarrad Scarlett

Jarrad Scarlett, MD, PhD

October 31, 2025
12 pm – 1 pm

Associate Professor, Pediatrics

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium and Zoom Webinar

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Rachel Issaka

Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS

November 20, 2025
1 pm – 2 pm

Associate Professor, Medicine: Gastroenterology

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium and Zoom Webinar

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Alex Meeske, PhD

December 11, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Assistant Professor, Microbiology

Foege South Auditorium (Genome Sciences) & Zoom Webinar

2025-2026 Science in Medicine Lectures

Anne Manicone, MD

February 12, 2026
1 pm – 2 pm

Professor, Medicine: Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Zoom Webinar

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Michael Bruchas

Michael Bruchas, PhD

March 2026
TBD

Professor, Pharmacology

TBD & Zoom Webinar

2026 Distinguished Scientist Lecture

David Baker 2

David Baker, PhD

April 2026
TBD

Endowed Professor, Biochemistry
Head, Institute for Protein Design

TBD & Streamed on Zoom Webinar

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