The ITHS interview series is meant to shine a deserving spotlight on individuals who are doing critical but sometimes invisible work across the vast spectrum of translational science. In this installment, we sat down for a conversation with the expert consultants who make up the ITHS...
A heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kari Stephens on her new role as Vice Chair of Research at the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine! Dr. Stephens serves as an executive faculty member with the Institute of Translational Sciences’ Biomedical Informatics Core and the Community Engagement...
The ITHS Translational Research Unit (TRU), located at the UW Medical Center, offers investigators the comprehensive support and infrastructure needed to conduct clinical and translational research. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the TRU fosters a dynamic environment where research and clinical practice are tightly integrated, benefiting...
Former participants of the ITHS KL2 career development program and TL1 training program gathered in the Suzzallo Library in December to enjoy lunch and networking at the first ever ITHS alumni event. The event featured a keynote address on leadership from Hilaire Thompson, PhD, RN, ANRP, as...
The University of Washington and seven other universities have been awarded an I-Corps Hub Grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The 5-year, $15-million-dollar award will support innovator training through the I-Corps curriculum. The Northwest Hub, one of three new hubs announced, will be led...
The ITHS core group Integrating Special Populations (ISP) has developed a new resource to promote health equity within research that’s done virtually. “Guidelines for Equitable and Effective Teleresearch Engagement” was published in November of 2024, and can be found under the ‘Equity in Research Resources” tab...
The American Pediatric Society (APS) has announced Bonnie Ramsey, MD, as the winner of the 2025 APS John Howland Award. This award, the highest honor bestowed by the society, was given to recognize Dr. Ramsey, an ITHS Co-Principal Investigator Emerita, for her significant contributions to...
ITHS founding Prinicipal Investigator Nora Disis, MD, was recently honored as the UW School of Medicine Inventor of the Year for her work developing cancer vaccines. Among her many other academic and advisory roles, Dr. Disis serves as director of the Cancer Vaccine Insitute and...
ITHS is excited to welcome a new group of outstanding researchers to the TL1 Translational Research Training Program. The program has accepted 19 predoctoral trainees from Montana State University and the University of Washington. These up and coming translational scientists come from a diverse variety...
ITHS faculty member Lynn Rose, PhD, has been honored with the 2024 Martha Feldman Award by the Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates (ORCA). The award, named for the founder of ORCA, honors a Washington individual who has contributed to the field of regulatory affairs...