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.
Faculty Staff News & Spotlights
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.
Jesse Fann receives ACLP Foundation Research Professor Award
Department News | September 30, 2025
Jesse Fann, MD, MPH has been selected as the winner of the 2025 ACLP Foundation Research Professor Award by the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry! This award honors an individual with a substantial track record of research achievement in an area relevant to consultation-liaison psychiatry, as well as demonstrated excellence in mentorship.
Amritha Bhat, Eileen Twohy complete year-long Rising Leaders Program
Department News | September 30, 2025
We’re proud to announce that Amritha Bhat, MBBS, MD, MPH and Eileen Twohy, PhD have both completed the UW School of Medicine Rising Leaders Program. This year‑long leadership development initiative is designed for early‑to‑mid‑career faculty who are new to leadership or aspiring to leadership roles
Business Journal names Health Care Leadership Awards honorees for 2025
Puget Sound Business Journal | September 30, 2025
Department Chair Jürgen Unützer, MD will be recognized as Doctor of the Year at the seventh annual PSBJ Health Care Leadership Awards in December.
Kate Comtois named department’s first Vice Chair of Research
Department News | September 30, 2025
Earlier this year, the department formed a new Research Council to provide a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities related to our research mission. To lead this new council, we are delighted to announce that Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH has agreed to serve as Vice Chair for Research beginning this fall.
