Department News | June 29, 2026
This year, we congratulate Mark Snowden, MD, MPH on his retirement after an extraordinary 40 years of service, leadership, and mentorship at the University of Washington.
Faculty Staff News & Spotlights
Young Seattle authors find their voices through the Storybook Project
South Seattle Emerald | June 22, 2026
Led by Ben Danielson, MD, the AHSHAY pilot program helped 20 youth from marginalized communities publish children's books that reflect belonging, curiosity, and care.
UW faculty members take the bus to visit new students across the state
Spokane Public Radio | June 20, 2026
The trip was very eye-opening because I work with a lot of individuals in communities in rural Washington that are less than 1,000 people, said Samantha Reznik, PhD.
Myra Parker receives Alumni of Impact Award for commitment to Indigenous health
UW School of Public Health | May 12, 2026
For her dedication to improving Indigenous public health, Myra Parker, JD, MPH, PhD received the 2026 Alumni of Impact Award, the highest honor given to alumni from the UW School of Public Health.
Ray Hsiao named Director of Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Department News | February 25, 2026
After nearly two years of outstanding service in an interim role, Ray Hsiao, MD has formally been named the department’s Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Kristen Lindgren to serve as Director of Psychology at UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
Department News | February 25, 2026
We are excited to announce that Kristen Lindgren, PhD, ABPP has accepted the position of Director of Psychology at the UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic (OPC).
Mark Duncan named Division Director and Nicole K. Engel Endowed Professor for Addiction Psychiatry
Department News | February 25, 2026
We are excited to announce that Mark Duncan, MD will lead the department’s Division of Addiction Psychiatry as the inaugural holder of the Nicole K. Engel Endowed Professorship for Addiction Psychiatry.
Highly cited researchers and scholars 2025
Department News | December 30, 2025
We’re proud to announce that two of our faculty have been named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list from Clarivate. Congratulations to Aaron Lyon, PhD and Cara Lewis, PhD, HSPP (now with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute).
Mandy Owens named to UW Research Impact Advocates cohort
Department News | December 30, 2025
Mandy Owens, PhD, an assistant professor with PBSCI, has been selected to join the inaugural Research Impact Advocates cohort organized by the UW Office of Research.
Paul Borghesani named Chief of Service for Psychiatry at Harborview
Department News | November 26, 2025
It is with great pleasure we announce that after a committee search, Paul Borghesani, MD, PhD has been approved by the Medical Executive Board and Board of Trustees as the Chief of Service for Psychiatry at Harborview Medical Center.
