Harborview Medical Center will hold its 16th annual trauma conference June 1-2 at the Red Lion Hotel, 1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle. (Full Story)
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King and Henikoff Named to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday, May 3, the election of Seattle researchers Mary-Claire King and Steven Henikoff as new members. (Full Story)
American Surgical Association Honors Pellegrini and Clowes
The American Surgical Association, the nation's oldest surgical organization, has honored School of Medicine professors Carlos Pellegrini and Alexander Clowes. (Full Story)
Hollon Calls for Change in Pharmaceutical Advertising
Matthew Hollon, UW assistant professor of medicine, calls for a change in direct-to-consumer advertising of pharmaceuticals in an editorial in the April 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Full Story)
Scholars Program Seeks Applicants for 2005-2006
The UW Department of Medical Education is seeking applications for the Teaching Scholars Program for 2005-2006. (Full Story)
Radiation Oncology Pioneer Robert Parker Dies at Age 80
Robert G. Parker, who served on the UW medical school faculty from 1958 to 1977, died March 31 in Los Angeles. (Full Story)