News in Research
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.
DLMP Faculty Receive $6 Million R01 Grant
October 11, 2021 in Research
Drs. Jessica Young, Christine Disteche, and Sumie Jayadev received a five-year, $6 million R01 grant to study the mechanisms of sex differences in risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Article by Dr. Risques’ Team Selected as Most Impactful in the Field of Women’s Health in 2019
January 21, 2021 in Research
Dr. Risques’ Cell Reports article was recognized by the Columbia Hospital for Women Research Foundation as one of the most impactful papers in the field of obstetrical, gynecologic, and breast disease in 2019.
New Multi-Lab Research Program Studies Proteins in Alzheimer’s
November 10, 2020 in Research
Several research labs at UW SOM and Stanford University will be part of a new program that studies cerebrospinal fluid proteins in Alzheimer's & other dementias.
NIH Grant for New Center at the UW School of Medicine
October 22, 2020 in Research
The National Institutes of Health announced a $10 million, five-year grant for a 4-Dimensional Genomic Nuclear Organization of Mammalian Embryogenesis Center at the UW School of Medicine.
Peter S. Rabinovitch, M.D. Distinguished Alumnus Award
July 22, 2019 in Research
Dr. Peter Rabinovitch talks about his life long connection with the University of Washington and his research in the Biology of Aging.
Herpes Hypothesis Leads to Surprise Cancer-Related Finding
February 16, 2018 in Research
Dr. Jia Zhu's herpes research may have implications for new therapies in cancer applications.
The George Martin-Dennis Reichenbach Endowment in Pathology
July 05, 2017 in Education, Research
Join us in honoring George Martin and Dennis Reichenbach’s deep and lasting commitment to research, education, and the development of new leaders for the discipline of pathology. No depiction of the strength of our department would be complete without noting the impact Dennis and George have had on generations of graduate students, post-doctoral students, and junior faculty. By supporting the George Martin-Dennis Reichenbach Endowment, you are not only honoring the amazing impact of two exceptional scientists, you are enabling early career pathologists to pursue their research interests that fall outside of the traditional focus areas of federal funding programs. In the spirit of the indelible impact Drs. Martin and Reichenbach continue to have on our field, this endowment’s purpose is to foster innovative research and better inform our fight against disease.
Stealing a Secret From an Unwelcome Virus
June 29, 2017 in Research
Dr. Jia Zhu's unexpected discovery in a herpes lab might bring relief to cancer patients.