The Washington Post | November 5, 2023
A vaccine could prove especially helpful for users of drugs such as cocaine who fear it might be tainted with fentanyl, says Marco Pravetoni, PhD.
Philanthropy
UW doctor shares latest on Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatments in Spokane talk
The Spokesman-Review | October 10, 2023
Tom Grabowski, MD, holder of the Tim B. Engle Endowed Professorship for Brain Health Innovations funded by the Garvey Institute, provided insights into Alzheimer's research.
Staff Scholarship Awards
Department news | September 28, 2023
Congratulations to the recipients of our latest round of Staff Scholarship Awards! Funded by department and philanthropic funds, these awards support professional development of classified and professional staff who work in our department.
Clinician Scientist Training Program awards research funding to trainees
Department news | September 28, 2023
We are pleased to announce the first round of funding of our new Trainee Research Awards! These awards are part of our new Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP) that supports the development of clinician scientists in our department and provides funding and faculty support for trainees to participate in mentored research.
Residents attend Group Relations Conference
Department news | September 28, 2023
Thanks to an anonymous donor, several of our psychiatry residents were able to attend the A.K. Rice Institute National Group Relations Conference held at Bryn Mawr College in July
New psychiatry fellowship for nurses
Department news | September 28, 2023
Sarah Kim, ARNP, and Madison Korenkiewicz, ARNP, are advanced registered nurse practitioners who will receive training focused on inpatient, outpatient, telehealth consultation and integrated psychiatric care for mental health conditions as part of our new Advanced Practice Psychiatric Provider Fellowship Program.
2023 Mental Health Summit to feature six new initiatives
Department news | September 28, 2023
The Washington State Mental Health Summit will launch six new initiatives this year when stakeholders from across the state gather on Thursday, November 2 at the Husky Union Building or attend virtually.
Trainee Research Awards encourage development of clinician scientists
Department news | July 5, 2023
To encourage our trainees to explore or pursue a career as a clinician scientist, we have launched a new opportunity that provides funding and faculty support to participate in mentored research.
Garvey Institute announces new funding opportunity focused on partnerships
Department news | July 5, 2023
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions (GIBHS) has launched a new round of Innovation Grant funding focused on projects that develop and test innovative partnerships that extend the impact of mental health professionals in Washington State.
Margaret H. O’Donnell Prize recognizes medical students’ work in psychiatry
Department news | October 31, 2021
We are pleased to announce a new process for the selection of the annual Margaret H. O’Donnell Prize in Psychiatry. This prize is awarded to a 4th year medical student who has been highly involved in behavior health issues and/or done outstanding academic work in psychiatry. Attributes considered during selection include clinical skills, community support, […]
