UW Medicine newsroom | March 13, 2024
Gail Li's research raises the possibility that veterans with mild traumatic brain injury may be on a pathway to dementia.
Research & Innovation
UW program tries unique approach to help older adults with depression
The Spokesman Review | February 14, 2024
"Do More, Feel Better" is assessing the effectiveness of coaching older adults to overcome inertia of depression. Patrick Raue, PhD, and Alex Dillabaugh are quoted. Seattle Times
Alex Whitebirch receives WRF Postdoctoral Fellowship
Department news | January 31, 2024
Alex Whitebirch, PhD, received a Washington Research Foundation (WRF) Postdoctoral Fellowship to investigate the role of prefrontal cortex neurons in fentanyl addiction and relapse using fiber photometry and chemogenetic approaches. Dr. Whitebirch completed a doctorate in neurobiology and behavior at Columbia University and is currently working with Susan Ferguson, PhD. Learn more
Garvey Institute Third Annual Meeting
Department news | January 31, 2024
The Garvey Institute annual meeting provided an overview of the Garvey Institute’s work over the past four years in two broad categories: inspiring and supporting the next generation of scientists and health care professionals to work together on improving mental health, and developing better solutions for tomorrow.
Ann Streissguth, 1932-2023, made strides against fetal alcohol syndrome
UW Magazine | December 31, 2023
Ann Streissguth made a name for herself in the 1970s after publishing an article in the distinguished British medical journal The Lancet describing what became known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Dr. Streissguth died August 2 at the age of 90.
Can a sip of booze after drinking coffee help you sleep?
Right as Rain | December 26, 2023
Participants in a new study led by Frank Song reported that drinking alcohol after having a caffeinated beverage during the day partially mitigated the negative effects of the two substances on sleep.
Variation in sleep duration linked to cognitive decline
UW Medicine newsroom | December 4, 2023
A new study published in JAMA Network Open showed that variation of sleep duration appears to affect cognitive decline. Jeff Iliff, PhD, led the investigation with colleagues Abigail Schindler, PhD, and Sherry Willis, PhD.
Gen Z perceives more dangers than previous generations, study shows
UPI | December 13, 2023
Gen Z came into the world at a time of significant stressors, and it "makes sense that they would have an altered sense of threat," says Larry Wissow, MD, MPH.
Cannabis use does not reduce long-term heroin use, study finds
ABC News | November 28, 2023
According to a new study, people with heroin dependency don't use less of that drug if they start also using cannabis. Andrew Saxon, MD, is quoted.
Initiative awards 12 early-stage pilot grants to interdisciplinary teams of UW investigators
UW Population Health Initiative | November 7, 2023
The Population Health Initiative announced today the award of 12 Tier 1 pilot grants to teams of interdisciplinary researchers representing eight University of Washington schools and colleges as well as several community-based partners. Awardees included Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD, Jessy Guler, PhD, Isaac Rhew, PhD, MPH, Alysha Thompson, PhD, and Larry Wissow, MD, MPH.
