UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
News
UW researchers prepare experimental fentanyl vaccine for human testing
The Daily | October 20, 2026
"When deciding whether a candidate is ready to advance, selectivity, safety, and manufacturability are three essential considerations," says Marco Pravetoni, PhD.
Feature
Garvey Institute announces first cohort of Chopp Scholars
Department News | October 29, 2026
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions has selected 10 individuals who will form the first cohort of clinicians in the new Chopp Scholars Program in Behavioral Health Policy. Chopp Policy Scholars will be paired with legislators and other policy mentors to learn about behavioral health policy, to develop practical skills and connections, and to help advance behavioral health policy in Washington state.
Events
Grand Rounds - Interventional psychiatry: Neurocircuits, evidence, and the emerging frontier
October 30 | 12 -1 PM
Dr. Michael Schrift will provide an accessible overview of interventional psychiatry, critically examine the evidence supporting established and emerging treatments, and discuss their clinical applications, limitations, and safety considerations.
