February 13, 2015
2014-2015 Magnuson Scholar Recognition Event
Photo Credit: Pat McGiffert Back row left to right: Christine Khosropour, Dr. David Anderson, Dr. Bruce Ransom, Juanita Garrison, Gretchen Bakamis, Bill Bakamis, Leslie Garrison Front row left to right: Weichao Yuwen, Worakanya Buranaphatthana, Patrick Sanger, Ryan Sequin, Ciwang Teyra The 2014-2015 Magnuson Scholars, members of Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s family, former congressional staff members,…
January 29, 2015
HSA Distinguished Staff Award Nominees
Congratulations to Clifford Astley, Research Consultant, Washington National Primate Research Center and Charles Easterberg, Public Health Advisor, Environmental Health and Safety for being nominated for the University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award. The Distinguished Staff Award honors University of Washington staff members who exhibit excellence and innovation in their work. Distinguished Staff Awards 2015 Nominees
January 23, 2015
2015 Health Sciences Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute
Thank you to everyone who came to the 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute. This is an annual event, held to celebrate the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held in the Magnuson Health Sciences Center Lobby. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.
January 20, 2015
2014-2015 Magnuson Scholar Updates
Worakanya Buranaphatthana School of Dentistry I am honored to have been awarded the Warren G. Magnuson Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year at University of Washington. Thank you for your generosity in providing this scholarship. I am a third year PhD student in Oral Biology working with Dr. Cecilia Giachelli, Professor and Acting Chair of…
January 12, 2015
Brown Bag Training Sessions Hosted by HSA
HSA Organizational Development Specialist Teresa Strathy will be leading monthly brown bag training sessions throughout the year. These sessions are open to all employees of the 9 Health Sciences Administration Units. All of the training sessions will be 12:00pm-1:30pm in Health Sciences Building Room T-269, attendees are welcome to bring their lunches with them. Training…
December 3, 2014
UWCFD: Westside Baby Charity Spotlight & Donor Contests
Last Week to Give Donor Contests: Everyone who is currently giving or makes a pledge today will be entered into the UWCFD drawing for a night stay at the Westin Seattle! The state CFD is also holding donor contests on Thursday & Friday of next week! On Thursday, everyone who is giving will be entered…
November 6, 2014
Groundbreaking New Ebola Research from the University of Washington’s Dr. Michael Katze
King 5 speaks with Dr. Michael G. Katze of the University of Washington’s Department of Microbiology and the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC). Dr. Katze explains groundbreaking new research that shows that genetics could play a big role in surviving Ebola.
November 3, 2014
A Message from UW HR: Marijuana in the UW Workplace
This message is being sent to all Faculty and Staff with approval from the Offices of the Vice President for Human Resources and the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. Dear UW employees, As most of you undoubtedly know, effective December 6, 2012, State Initiative 502 (I-502) legalized the possession of a small quantity of marijuana…
October 28, 2014
Dr. Michael G. Katze Answers Viewers Ebola Questions on Q13
Microbiologist Dr. Michael G. Katze of the University of Washington and the Washington National Primate Research Center answers viewers’ questions about Ebola on Q13 Fox News. Click here to view the video on the Q13 Fox Website Click here to learn more about the Katze Lab
Senator Murray Praises Katze Lab Research
Senator Patty Murray praises the Katze laboratory on their research to find an ebola vaccince. Dr. Michael G. Katze is a University of Washington microbiology professor, and is the Associate Director and Core Staff Scientist at the Washington National Primate Research Center. Dr. Katze has been studying the Ebola virus for nearly 15 years. He…