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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. Science in Medicine lecturers 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.

New Investigator Lectures

Astra Bryant Headshot

Astra Bryant, PhD

October 16, 2026

Assistant Professor, Neurobiology and Biophysics

Foege South Auditorium & Zoom Webinar

Ana Weil headshot

Ana A. Weil, MD, MPH

November 18, 2026
12 pm – 1 pm

Assistant Professor, Medicine: Allergy & Infectious Diseases

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium and Zoom Webinar

Ayo Olanrewaju headshot

Ayokunle Olanrewaju, PhD

December 7, 2026

Assistant Professor, Bioengineering & Mechanical Engineering

Foege South Auditorium & Zoom Webinar

Science in Medicine Lectures

Marco Pravetoni headshot

Marco Pravetoni, PhD

January 2027

Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Location TBD

Nisha Bansal headshot

Nisha Bansal, MD, MAS, FASN

February 8, 2027
12 pm – 1 pm

Professor, Medicine: Nephrology

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium and Zoom Webinar

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Greg Roth headshot

Gregory Roth, MD, MPH

March 2027

Medicine: Cardiology

Location TBD

Distinguished Scientist

Conrad Liles headshot

W. Conrad Liles, MD, PhD

April 22, 2027
11 am – 12 pm

Professor, Medicine: Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Associate Chair, Department of Medicine

SLU Orin Smith Auditorium & Streamed on Zoom Webinar

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Annual Lecture

Susan Quaggin headshot

Susan Quaggin, MD, FRCP©, FASN

May 2027

Chair and Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Feinberg Cardiovascular and Renal Research Institute
Northwestern University

Location TBD

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