Department News | May 29, 2025
We are delighted to share that Sunny Lovin, MSW, LICSW, director of outpatient behavioral health at Harborview Medical Center, is the 2025 recipient of the John R. Pettit Endowed Leadership Award.
News & Stories
Scientists test real-time view of brain’s waste removal
UW Medicine Newsroom | May 27, 2025
A new device monitors the brain’s glymphatic system, which may help researchers address Alzheimer’s, states a study by Jeff Iliff, PhD and his co-authors.
CSTP awards over $180K in research funding to trainees
Department News | May 14, 2025
We are pleased to announce our third year of Trainee Research Awards, part of the Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP). These awards support the development of clinician scientists and provide funding and faculty support for trainees to participate in mentored research.
After hitting staggering heights, U.S. overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024
Washington Post | May 14, 2025
The opioid crisis in the U.S. shows signs of improvement, with a significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths in 2024. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD is quoted.
Washington cities are decriminalizing magic mushrooms. Could a psychedelic ‘renaissance’ take hold statewide?
KUOW | May 13, 2025
Nathan Sackett, MD's trial is the first to look at whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help people who suffer from both post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Five ways to make life with depression a little less hard
Right as Rain | May 12, 2025
Our usual activities are harder when we're depressed, so find ways to make doing them a little easier," says Doyanne Darnell, PhD, "and go a little easier on yourself while you're at it.
No fixes on the horizon for crowding crisis in WA’s youth prisons
WA State Standard | May 12, 2025
"I think we had an opportunity to move our juvenile justice system in a way that would really have improved outcomes for youths," says Eric Trupin, PhD. Listen to more at KUOW
Six ways to take care of your mental health as you age
Right as Rain | May 7, 2025
Douglas Lane, PhD recommends seeing your doctor and talking about any concerns. It's not uncommon for your family doctor to be the first to notice a mental health issue.
New vice chair for clinical services
Department News | April 30, 2025
Starting on July 1, 2025, Ryan Kimmel, MD will assume the role of vice chair for clinical services in our department. Dr. Kimmel brings a wealth of experience in clinical care, leadership, and innovation to this role, and we are confident in his ability to continue advancing our department’s commitment to excellence in clinical services and patient care.
New Department Research Council launching in 2025
Department News | April 30, 2025
We are soliciting interest from early career and established research faculty to join our soon to be established Department Research Council. The goal of the council will be to provide a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities related to the research mission of the department.
