UW DLMP Identifies First Human H5N5 Influenza Case - WHO Bulletin
December 16, 2025
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
December 02, 2025 in Education
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
September 10, 2025
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.
Academic Positions Available - Apply Today!
June 02, 2025 in General
We have several academic appointments open. Come join us in beautiful Seattle, Washington.
Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Weeks April 20 – 26, 2025!
April 15, 2025 in General
The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology would like to recognize and thank all of our staff during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week!
Announcing the new Pathologists’ Assistant Program!
February 05, 2025 in Education
UW Medicine and DLMP are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a Pathologists' Assistant master's degree program - the first of its kind in the pacific northwest!
Read “CDC says skin-disfiguring parasite may be endemic in Texas, present in other states”
October 20, 2023 in General
DLMP faculty member Dr. Joshua Lieberman, was interviewed for an article about Leishmaniasis cases in the United States.
Read “Man’s Rare Tickborne Illness Caused by an Unexpected Bacteria”
March 22, 2023 in Research, Patient care
DLMP faculty member Dr. Joshua Lieberman co-authored a paper about this case of Borrellia lonestari causing tickborne relapsing fever
Remembering Dr. George M. Martin
January 13, 2023 in General, Research
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. George M. Martin.
Over Five Million COVID-19 Tests and Counting
August 02, 2022 in COVID-19, Patient care
We've run over 5,000,000 COVID-19 tests since the pandemic began in March 2020. We've rounded up more resources to keep you updated on our efforts and recommendations.