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Sharona Gordon appointed Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Sharona Gordon, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, has been appointed Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education at the UW School of Medicine. Sharona’s emphasis will be on career development and leadership for post-docs, developing networking and support programs for graduate students, and ensuring that our community is supportive and inclusive. Very importantly, Sharona…
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Claudia Moreno and Oscar Vivas join PBIO as newest faculty members
We are delighted to welcome Claudia Moreno and Oscar Vivas back to the department. Claudia and Oscar are from Colombia, where they did their undergraduate studies. After earning PhDs at the Universidad National Autonoma de Mexico, they came to our department for postdoctoral work. Claudia did postdoctoral research in the laboratory of Fernando Santana. Oscar…
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John Tuthill named Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences
John Tuthill is one of 22 young scientists chosen as a 2019 Pew Scholar. The program hopes to “answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding human health and disease”. John’s team focuses on the adaptability of animal’s body sensing and movement ability, using the fruit fly as their model. John has won several other…
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Sharona Gordon awarded Horace Mann Medal
At the Commencement Ceremony on May 26, 2019, Sharona Gordon, University of Washington School of Medicine Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, was awarded Brown University’s Horace Mann Medal. The Horace Mann Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished graduate alumna or alumnus to recognize their significant contributions to their field. With Professor Gordon’s contributions to…
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Stan Froehner receives UW Medicine Distinguished Endowed Professorship
Stan Froehner, Professor and Chair of Physiology and Biophysics, has been appointed the holder of the UW Medicine Distinguished Endowed Professorship. Congratulations Stan!
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Bertil Hille: An inspirational life in science
Our colleague, Bertil Hille, recently celebrated his 50th year as a faculty member in our department. This story published in The Huddle is a tribute to his many contributions the University of Washington.
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Image: MouseRGC-bipolar cells and PSD95 – Rachel Wong