Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, UW Medicine, University of Washington
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About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs. We combine the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomical pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve the five-state WWAMI region: WA, WY, AK, MT, and ID.
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FYI! Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant | CNN
Even with the flu shots’ limitations, any protection is better than no protection, said Dr. Alex Greninger, head of infectious disease diagnostics in the University of Washington’s Department of Laboratory Medicine.
UW DLMP Identifies First Human H5N5 Influenza Case - WHO Bulletin
UW DLMP Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics detected an H5 influenza virus in a patient and, through whole-genome sequencing, identified the first-ever documented human case of influenza A(H5N5).
Transformational Gift to Fund Tuition for All UW-MLS Program Seniors
Seniors in the University of Washington’s Medical Laboratory Science Undergraduate Program (UW-MLS) received the extraordinary news that the tuition for their clinical rotations would be fully covered, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Advances in syphilis diagnostics to address the 21st-century epidemic
Listen to the Clinical Chemistry podcast where Dr. Bob Barrett talks with DLMP's Dr. Joshua Lieberman about Advances in syphilis diagnostics to address the 21st-century epidemic.