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We are proud to announce that Leila Elabbady, a graduate student in the Tuthill Lab and co-advised by Forrest Collman (Allen Institute), has been selected as a 2025 Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award recipient by Fred Hutch Cancer Center. The Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award is a highly competitive honor that annually recognizes…

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Professor Jacob (Jack) Hildebrandt passed away peacefully with his loving wife Shirley Lampkin by his side. Born in Enfield, Saskatchewan, Canada, he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Physics and Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Biophysics from the University of British Columbia. After receiving his PhD in Physiology & Biophysics from the University of Washington…

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A medical device to restore hand function in people with severe spinal cord injuries has received FDA approval following successful testing at UW Medicine. The groundbreaking technology, which utilizes transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation, was tested by a team of experts led by Dr. Chet Moritz, who holds joint professorships in Neurobiology & Biophysics, Rehabilitation Medicine, and…

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We are delighted to share the 2024 end-of-year departmental newsletter with you. Click on the image below to view the full newsletter in your browser.

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In 2024, Emeritus professors Merrill and Bertil Hille were interviewed by the Whole U, the university’s program for health and wellness. A short excerpt is included below. Distinguished emeritus professors Merrill and Bertil Hille are partners in wellness and paragons of active — even adventurous — aging Like many retired couples of a certain age,…

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