Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Talk: Toward Generalist Ophthalmic Intelligence: From Scalable Multimodal Representation Learning to a Clinical World Model
Speaker: Zucks Liu, Advisors: Linda G Shapiro, Sheng Wang, Supervisory Committee: Linda G Shapiro (Chair), Sheng Wang (Chair), John C Kramlich (GSR, Mechanical Engineering), SIMON S DU, Jenq-Neng Hwang (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Abstract: The eye is among the very few organs that can be imaged non-invasively, in vivo, and
repeatedly. Through the retina, a single examination can capture many two- and
three-dimensional modalities that together reflect ocular, systemic, and neurological
health. The obstacle to using this window computationally is not a shortage of data but its
emph{heterogeneity}: retinal images arrive from different devices, sites, modalities,
dimensionalities, and time points, and models built for one configuration degrade on the
next. Prior work has largely responded by narrowing scope to one
modality, one task and one time point, which is precisely what a generalist clinical system
cannot do. This
dissertation argues that heterogeneity should instead be progressively…
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Instruction Ends - Summer 2026 - Full and B-term
Dates of Instruction
Instruction ends.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, August 21, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Talk: Advancing Precision Medicine through Patient Journey Modeling
Speaker: Hanwen Xu, Advisor: Sheng Wang, Supervisory Committee: Sheng Wang (Chair), Lucy Lu Wang (GSR, Information School), SIMON S DU, Bill Noble (Genome Sciences), Abstract TBA.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Talk: Towards Generalized Biomolecular Design with Chaperone and RFdiffusion3
Speaker: Jasper Butcher, Advisor: David Baker, Supervisory Committee: David Baker (Chair, Biochemistry), Chirag Shah (GSR, THE INFORMATION SCHOOL), Mitali Bafna, Pang Wei Koh, Abstract TBA.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Quarter Break - Autumn 2026
Dates of Instruction
Break between summer and autumn quarters.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Labor Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, September 7, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Virtual Ph.D. Information Session
The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering Ph.D. Program at the University of Washington is a full-time, research-intensive doctoral program that prepares students to become leaders in academia, industry, and research. Ph.D. students work closely with world-renowned faculty on groundbreaking research across a wide range of computer science and computer engineering disciplines while receiving comprehensive financial support, including tuition, health insurance, and a competitive stipend throughout the program.
Our virtual information session is a convenient opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the Allen School Ph.D. Program and connect directly with a panel of current graduate students, and admissions staff. We will provide an overview of the program, research opportunities, funding, student life, and the admissions process, along with practical guidance for preparing a competitive application. Whether you are considering applying this year or planning for a future applicat…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/0PhxpWdjQSaz0S92rShaQg#/registration. Accessibility Contact: grad-admissions@cs.washington.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Applicants.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit www.cs.washington.edu. Information Session: Professional Master's in Computer Science
Click here to register for the session!
The Allen School’s Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is a part-time program designed for software professionals in the Puget Sound region interested in acquiring critical skills to move into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. Courses meet one weekday evening per week and are taught in-person on the UW Seattle campus.
Online information sessions are a low-barrier opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the PMP and ask questions directly to program staff. We will share information about PMP courses and learning outcomes and an overview of the application process, including tips for preparing your materials. We hope you will join us!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/s-JzzqWOTAyCx4f1Huaepg. Accessibility Contact: masters@cs.washington.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit www.cs.washington.edu. Instruction Begins - Autumn 2026
Dates of Instruction
Instruction begins.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Information Session: Professional Master's in Computer Science
Click here to register for the session!
The Allen School’s Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is a part-time program designed for software professionals in the Puget Sound region interested in acquiring critical skills to move into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. Courses meet one weekday evening per week and are taught in-person on the UW Seattle campus.
Online information sessions are a low-barrier opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the PMP and ask questions directly to program staff. We will share information about PMP courses and learning outcomes and an overview of the application process, including tips for preparing your materials. We hope you will join us!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/s-JzzqWOTAyCx4f1Huaepg. Accessibility Contact: masters@cs.washington.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit www.cs.washington.edu. Information Session: Professional Master's in Computer Science
Click here to register for the session!
The Allen School’s Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is a part-time program designed for software professionals in the Puget Sound region interested in acquiring critical skills to move into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. Courses meet one weekday evening per week and are taught in-person on the UW Seattle campus.
Online information sessions are a low-barrier opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the PMP and ask questions directly to program staff. We will share information about PMP courses and learning outcomes and an overview of the application process, including tips for preparing your materials. We hope you will join us!
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/s-JzzqWOTAyCx4f1Huaepg. Accessibility Contact: masters@cs.washington.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Zoom.
For more info visit www.cs.washington.edu. Veterans Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu.