News Releases

distressed woman
November 3, 2017

Distressed individuals fueling opioid epidemic, says journal article

“A core reason we have an opioid epidemic is that we are giving opioids to the wrong people," Dr. Jane Ballantyne said. 

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illustrated United States map of sites supporting the NIH kidney project
October 26, 2017

UW Medicine has central role in U.S. kidney research project

Goal is to develop personalized therapies for tens of millions of people with the two most common kidney diseases.

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Human tissue processing in the lab
October 25, 2017

Brain surgery patients help Allen Institute study

Cell samples, formerly discarded, are advancing science’s understanding of the brain

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CRISPR
October 25, 2017

Public forum at UW Medicine Oct. 27 on human genome editing

 A discussion of the promises and pitfalls of rewriting human DNA will be held at UW Medicine South Lake Union in Seattle.

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Lisa Brandenberg
October 23, 2017

Lisa Brandenburg named UW Medicine chief health system officer

Lisa Brandenburg, former president of  Seattle Children's Hospital,  has been appointed chief health system officer for UW Medicine and University of Washington vice president for medical affairs.

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"Two in One" by Thomas Partman
October 23, 2017

Homeless artists showcase work at UW

“Telling our stories: art and homelessness” runs through Dec. 15.

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functional MRI scans of study subject's brain before and during treatment
October 20, 2017

Brain scans confirm less alcohol craving after treatment

Small study is first to employ functional MRI to visualize brain activation before and after chemical-aversion therapy.

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picture of a man openly wears a handgun in a holster
October 19, 2017

Study: 3 million Americans carry loaded handguns daily

Most are male, and cite protection as primary reason; 'significant' public health implications, researchers say.

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aflatoxin in corn
October 17, 2017

Gamers join crowdsourced battle against food toxin

Gamers will pit their wits against a real-life villain: a food poisoning called aflatoxin that can cause liver cancer and stunting. 

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picture of youth football players running in a game
October 16, 2017

Football study to focus on head injuries in players ages 6-14

UW Medicine, Seattle Children's Research Institute to provide licensed athletic trainers to treat, record concussions at Northwest Junior Football League games.

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