UW Medicine news | February 9, 2023
The heart gets all the attention on Valentine’s Day, but Larry Zweifel, PhD, says it’s really a series of reactions in the brain that drive us to pursue meaningful relationships with the ones we love.
News & Stories
Texas scientists create fentanyl vaccine to combat opioid epidemic
The Dallas Morning News | February 7, 2023
The University of Houston’s vaccine could block fentanyl from reaching the brain, preventing overdoses. Marco Pravetoni, PhD, comments on the study.
Neighbors say Tacoma mother struggled to find son mental health help before her murder
FOX 13 | February 6, 2023
Michael Gese was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia. Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, says there are challenges in health care when it comes to serious mental illnesses, specifically patients often don’t think they need help, or don’t want the treatments offered.
Overlooked tau-RNA interaction plays key role in dementia
UW Medicine news | February 6, 2023
Research by Brian Kraemer and Pamela McMillan identifies tau interactions with RNA, the nucleic acid that serves as the blueprint molecule for all our cellular machines, as a key stage in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders.
Welcome to Michelle Lynch, our new Vice Chair for Finance and Administration
Department news | January 31, 2023
We are happy to announce that Michelle Lynch, MPA, will be joining the department as our next Vice Chair for Finance and Administration on March 1, 2023.
Mental health in schools receives boost
Department news | January 31, 2023
A coalition of Washington agencies including UW Medicine has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education for a five-year initiative that will put Master of Social Work Students from diverse backgrounds in high-need school districts to serve as mental health professionals.
Philanthropy supports diagnosis and treatment of autism
Department news | January 31, 2023
Generous philanthropic donors created the Ventura Endowed Fellowship for Autism Research to support training and education in the field of autism and ultimately increase clinical capacity for the diagnosis and treatment of autism.
Update: Behavioral Health Support Specialist program
Department news | January 31, 2023
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, and Bill O’Connell, EdD, traveled to Olympia earlier this month to testify in support of Senate Bill 5189 to credential a Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) in Washington.
Garvey Institute second Annual Meeting
Department news | January 31, 2023
Over 75 researchers, clinicians, educators and supporters attended the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions second annual meeting held last week at South Lake Union.
Clinician Scientist Training Program launching soon
Department news | January 31, 2023
Practicing clinicians who are also engaged in research and discovery are central to the development of new solutions, but only a small number of our medical students and psychiatry residents actively participate in research during their training. To bridge this gap, we are launching a new Clinician Scientist Training Program.
