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IT’S NOT JUST THE RAIN: What Causes Drought in Washington and How You Can Get Involved

Speakers: Karin Bumbaco, Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington State Climate Office (WASCO), and Jacob Genuise, Engagement Climatologist at WASCO About: Washington is experiencing multi-year drought conditions that continue to impact water supplies, agriculture, fish and wildlife, and communities across the state. Join us for an informative webinar on the different ways drought can develop in WA, how the physical drivers of drought are changing due to climate change, and what individuals, communities, and decision-makers can do to prepare for the future. Our presenters will also discuss this year’s drought and discuss upcoming opportunities to help improve statewide monitoring and response efforts. We will also examine the influence of El Niño on regional climate, helping participants better understand what to expect in the months ahead. This webinar will provide practical insights and actionable ways to stay informed and engaged. Karin Bumbaco is the Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds: Annelise Y. Mah-Som, MD, PhD - Advancing HLA Typing by Mapping Functional Noncoding Variants Using Chromatin Fiber Sequencing

Annelise Y. Mah-Som, MD, PhD Acting Instructor Medical Genetics Dept. of Medicine University of Washington   Objectives: Identify characteristics that make the HLA/MHC region of the genome difficult to analyze. Understand the Fiber-seq methodology and interpret the data it produces. Discuss how to maximize clinical utility for annotated functional noncoding variants. Speaker disclosures: Nothing to disclose - 08/24/2026 Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credit (see below).   Attendance tracking instructions: UW attendees track attendance by TEXT for CME & CE credit: One-Time: Text your email address to 833-394-7078 for initial set-up. Weekly: Text code 19053* to 833-394-7078 *New code for 26-27 series, Credit must be recorded… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: AI4MCH: Findings from interviews (NSF Innovation Corp) Presenters: Kirstin West & Yanfang Su Mini Journal Club article: Rigorous projects and grants integrating human-centered design and implementation science: 8 tips for success Mini-Journal Club Lead: Tricia Aung  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

WE Lead Cohort Info Session

​The Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (WE Lead) Cohort is an annual program for the most highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders on campus. If you wish to invest more deeply in your growth, leadership, connections, and innovation journey during this academic year, this is for you! ​Join an info session to learn more about the cohort, application process, and cohort experience and bring your questions! The info session will include a brief presentation followed by open time for Q+A. ​Key Dates & Deadlines: Application Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday, October 14th Information Sessions:​October 5th (virtual), ​October 8th (in person), ​October 13th (virtual), ​Who is Eligible to Apply? WE Lead, and the WE Lead Cohort, is open to women, non-binary students, and allies across the gender spectrum who are comfortable in spaces that center the experiences of women and their intersecting marginalized identities. Members of the WE Lead Cohort are at various stages of their journey, from the entre-curious… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Founders Hall (FNDR). Campus room: 490. Accessibility Contact: Winona Kantamaneni. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit luma.com.

Pathology Grand Rounds: Midhat Farooqi, MD, PhD - Long-read Sequencing of Pediatric Cancer

Midhat Farooqi, MD, PhD Senior Director, Institute of Pathology Department of Pathology Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH  Objectives: Identify current and emerging applications of long-read sequencing to pediatric cancer. Describe informatic tools employed for genomic variant detection using long sequence reads. Discuss key benefits and limitations of using long-read sequencing in clinical diagnostics. Speaker disclosures: Nothing to disclose - 09/13/2026 Why Attend?  Gene fusions are common primary drivers of pediatric cancers and are the result of underlying structural variants (SVs). Current clinical workflows to detect such alterations rely on a multimodal approach, which often increases analysis time and overall cost of testing. This talk will elaborate on the use of long-read sequencing (lrSeq) as a potential clinical diagnostic approach for pediatric cancer. It will also discuss recently published informatic tools, optimized for the analysis of long reads, used to detect somatic… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93690039503. Campus room: HSB D-209. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

WE Lead Cohort Info Session (virtual)

The Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (WE Lead) Cohort is an annual program for the most highly engaged entrepreneurial student leaders on campus. If you wish to invest more deeply in your growth, leadership, connections, and innovation journey during this academic year, this is for you! ​Join an info session to learn more about the cohort, application process, and cohort experience and bring your questions! The info session will include a brief presentation followed by open time for Q+A. RSVP to receive Zoom link (provided within 24h of event). ​Key Dates & Deadlines: Application Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday, October 14th Information Sessions:​October 5th (virtual), ​October 8th (in person), ​October 13th (virtual), ​Who is Eligible to Apply? WE Lead, and the WE Lead Cohort, is open to women, non-binary students, and allies across the gender spectrum who are comfortable in spaces that center the experiences of women and their intersecting marginalized identities. Members of the WE Lead Cohort are at… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Winona Kantamaneni. Event Types: Information Sessions. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit luma.com.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session

This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus).  =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways  Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/fUoFvUgZTMal8caZpN237A If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/declaring-major If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/fUoFvUgZTMal8caZpN237A. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

CREATE Student information session

Join CREATE for a student information session to meet CREATE's new Director of Education, Amy Ko and get an overview of CREATE’s mission and vision: How we support students who are working toward an accessible future, The unique benefits and opportunities that come with membership, Meet other students who are passionate about accessibility, RSVP for pizza and add the event to your calendar, CREATE is the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences. Our mission is to make technology accessible and to make the world accessible through technology. Our vision is a world where people with disabilities are full participants in shaping tomorrow’s world. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: 271. Accessibility Contact: oliviapb@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Information Sessions. Student Activities. Target Audience: Current and prospective CREATE students, undergraduate and graduate. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit create.uw.edu.

Idea to Impact: Women Innovators in Health

Health innovation is one of the richest, most human-centered spaces to build in. Every product, device, or system eventually touches someone's actual care and has a real impact. Join WE Lead for a conversation with women entrepreneurs building in health from completely different angles, followed by a hands-on chance to practice the skill of innovation yourself. ​Featured Panelists:​Estelle Giraud, PhD, Founder & CEO, Trellis Health, ​Rajashree Varma, Founder & CEO, AffableOne, ​Melinda Yormick, Founder & CEO, CLARA, ​Moderator:​Neha Patadia, Enterprise Sales Director, Xealth & Co-Founder, SeaHealthTech, ​Our speakers will share what drew them into health innovation, the meaningful problems they're working to solve, and the real challenges that come with the territory: regulatory and approval barriers, long development timelines, and the constraints that don't show up until you're already building. Every decision along the way carries both human and financial cost, and our panelists will speak candidly about… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: Winona Kantamaneni. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit luma.com.

Global WACh Graduate Certificate Program: Information Session

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/95071539445. Campus room: 762. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Join this session to learn about the Global WACh Graduate Certificate Program curriculum, requirements, and application process.  The program is open to UW graduate students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive overview of current issues in global health as they pertain to the intertwined health and well-being of women, adolescents, and children. For more information and to download an application form, visit https://www.globalwach.org/graduate-certificate-program. Please contact gwach@uw.edu… Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: William Phipps, MD - Anatomic Pathology Mass Spectrometry Updates

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: All members from Laboratory Medicine & Pathology are encouraged to participate in this seminar with applications on both sides of the department. (Part of the Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds series.) William Phipps, MD Assistant Professor, Chemistry Director, Tissue Mass Spectrometry Assistant Director, Clinical Chemistry Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology University of Washington   Objectives:Discern role of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry as a complement to IHC at UW. Discover multiple mass spectrometry acquisition modes improving our practice. See novel developments in the application of LCMS to the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease. Speaker disclosures: Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Climate in Washington Webinar

The Washington Center for Technical Development invited the Washington State Climate Office to give an overview of past observed and future projected changes in Washington’s climate, as well as an overview of ENSO (El Niño / Southern Oscillation). Topics will include climate change’s impact on various climate hazards as well as the human and ecosystem impacts of these changes. Questions? Email training@wactd.org or khills@scc.wa.gov.  Please register using the link below. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.

Endowed DELV Lecture and Faculty Exchange in Global Health

Global WACh presents the 5th annual Endowed DELV Lecture and Faculty Exchange in Global Health "How to improve health for children exposed to HIV in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe – from clinical trials to implementation and policy” KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Multiple Principal Investigators of the Researching Interventions and Strategies to Evaluate the Health and Development of Children Affected by HIV (RISE) Consortium, a multi-country research collaboration among multiple experienced research groups focused on improving outcomes of children HIV-exposed and uninfected in high HIV prevalence settings in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe Kate Powis, MD (Botswana) Internist and Pediatrician, Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School Research Associate, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard School of Public Health Principal Investigator, Botswana Harvard Public Health Partnership Dalton Wamalwa, MBChB, MMed, MPH, PGDip, PhD (Kenya) Associate Professor,… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 155. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: The Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) in the UW Department of Global Health. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Homelessness Research Working Group

The Homelessness Research Working Group at the University of Washington is a weekly interdisciplinary meeting space for UW faculty, students, and scientists to collaborate and interact with community members engaged in the homelessness care system. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery Hall Room 245. Accessibility Contact: Zack Almquist zalmquis@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Workshops. Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, October 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: Econ Evaluation Presenter: Akash Malhotra Mini Journal Club article: Clarifying dissemination outcomes: a taxonomy to advance dissemination science Mini-Journal Club Lead: Tia Paganelli  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture with Dr. Robert Harrison (ENV H 580 Environmental and Occupational Health Seminar)

The UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) welcomes Dr. Robert Harrison as our 2026 Breysse Lecture speaker. Dr. Harrison will deliver his speech, "From surveillance to prevention: Interdisciplinary strategies for occupational health and safety," which will be followed by a reception. RSVP form will be available soon. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2BNa_N9dSqWr3-ut5UhE_A. Campus room: HRC 155. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

Environmental Public Health Major Transfer Student Info Session

This information session is for prospective transfer students interested in declaring the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus). =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover:What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, Transfer Student Resources, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways  Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/k_WSawOQTX-0VPv45kDpXQ If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/transfer If you have any questions,… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/k_WSawOQTX-0VPv45kDpXQ. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

Thrive Together: WE Lead Mentoring Circle

​Mentorship is a key driver of success, and can support us at any stage of our professional lives. There is ample research showing that having a mentor or a sponsor can help you land raises, promotions, stretch assignments, and more. Mentoring is not only a critical source of professional and leadership development, it is key for closing the gender gap in pay equity, representation on boards and in the C-suite, and more. Join WE Lead's Mentoring Circle and develop connections on and off campus, be part of a forum for group learning and conversation, and develop professional skills to support you in navigating the next steps of your career. ​What to expect:​Mentors are entrepreneurial women from varied industries, ​You'll be matched with up to 4 mentors during this event in two "circles" shared with peers from across campus, ​When registering, you are committing to attending the full event, ​Ample snacks and beverages will be provided! ​Who should attend? This event is for any currently enrolled UW student… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: 214. Accessibility Contact: Winona Kantamaneni. Event Types: Special Events. Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit luma.com.

Cascades Summit for Public Health (Part 1 of 2)

The Cascades Summit for Public Health will bring together leaders and practitioners from various industries to share how they are improving health and wellbeing of their communities. This interactive event will feature four panel discussions that highlight real-world examples and practical insights. Attendees will learn how businesses and industries improve health and where public health skills can be applied. They will leave with a deeper understanding of the connections between public health and industry and how knowledge sharing and collaboration can help build healthier communities. View Program and RSVP to Attend: https://sph.washington.edu/cascades-summit (this is a hybrid event, details are available in the link above) Wednesday, October 28th: Session 1: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Building healthy communities through nature, movement, and place Session 2: (2:30 - 3:45 p.m.) Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Rural Health Wednesday, November 4th: Session 3: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Optimizing Performance and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice. Target Audience: UW students, faculty, staff, external partners. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sph.washington.edu.

Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds: David Baker, PhD - Design of Smart Medicines

David Baker, PhD Henrietta and Aubrey Davis Endowed Professor in Biochemistry Director, Institute for Protein Design Department of Biochemistry University of Washington   Objectives:Understand current methods for computational protein design, including AI-based approaches. Survey diverse applications of protein design, such as its role in drug development, materials science, and bioremediation. Identify opportunities at the frontier of AI-driven life science research, including where new data, tools, and research projects are needed. Speaker disclosures: Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credit (see below).   Attendance tracking instructions: UW attendees track attendance by TEXT for CME & CE credit: One-Time: Text your email… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

16th John D. Loeser Pain Conference

The 16th John D. Loeser Pain Conference focuses on the practical approaches to clinical and non-clinical management of common chronic pain conditions. Some of the topics include fibromyalgia management, difficult pain conversations, pain psychology, and integrative approaches to pain. In addition, the faculty will provide updates on proposed changes to WA opioid prescribing rules, buprenorphine use, migraine management, and more. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower Building O (UWTO). Campus room: Tower Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: UW Interprofessional Continuing Education ipce@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Exhibits. Meetings. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education Office of Faculty Affairs. Target Audience: Anesthesiology/Pain, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Pharmacy, RN. Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit uw.cloud-cme.com.

Save the Date! Breakfast with WACh with Dr. Anita Shet (Johns Hopkins University) and Anusha Sulladmath (UW)

Join Global WACh for coffee and an engaging lecture focused on shaping HIV care in India and enhancing adolescent HIV outcomes. More information and RSVP form to come. Dr. Anita Shet, MD, PhD, MBBS Professor, International Health Director of Child Health, International Vaccine Access Center Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health   Siddha Sannigrahi MPH Student Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health   Anusha Sulladmath, MPH Recent MPH graduate, Department of Health Systems & Population Health University of Washington. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: The Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the UW Department of Global Health. Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session

This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus).  =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways  Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/1xKP6IDLQgWZ22h01hhu2Q If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/declaring-major If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/1xKP6IDLQgWZ22h01hhu2Q. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

UW Global "Community Conversations"

On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations. This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink, and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community. Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club. Light food/snacks and beverages will be… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC). Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: Donna O'Neill. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Event sponsors: UW Global, https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/ Donna O'Neill, donnao3@uw.edu. Target Audience: UW faculty. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Cascades Summit for Public Health (Part 2 of 2)

The Cascades Summit for Public Health will bring together leaders and practitioners from various industries to share how they are improving health and wellbeing of their communities. This interactive event will feature four panel discussions that highlight real-world examples and practical insights. Attendees will learn how businesses and industries improve health and where public health skills can be applied. They will leave with a deeper understanding of the connections between public health and industry and how knowledge sharing and collaboration can help build healthier communities. View Program and RSVP to Attend: https://sph.washington.edu/cascades-summit (this is a hybrid event, details are available in the link above) Wednesday, October 28th: Session 1: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Building healthy communities through nature, movement, and place Session 2: (2:30 - 3:45 p.m.) Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Rural Health Wednesday, November 4th: Session 3: (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.) Optimizing Performance and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hans Rosling Center for Population Health (HRC). Campus room: 101. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: School of Public Health, Office of Public Health Practice. Target Audience: UW students, faculty, staff, external partners. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit sph.washington.edu.

Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds: Thao Truong, PhD, D(ABMM) - What's On Our Plate Today? Automating Microbiology Plate Rounds and Measuring Clinical Impact

Thao Truong, PhD, D(ABMM) Assistant Professor, Infectious Disease Diagnostics Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology University of Washington   Objectives:Develop criteria for curating and prioritizing clinically significant laboratory results for multidisciplinary rounds discussions. Apply a structured impact-tracking approach to capture and categorize the clinical outcomes of rounds discussions. Assess how multidisciplinary rounds participation enhances trainee learning across specialties. Speaker disclosures: Nothing to disclose - 07/14/2026 Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credit (see below).   Attendance tracking instructions: UW attendees track attendance by TEXT for CME & CE credit: One-Time: Text your email… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: Conceptualizing and operationalizing policy for implementation science: Building blocks for global health applications Presenter(s): Gracelyn Cruden & Erica Crable Mini Journal Club article: TBD Mini-Journal Club Lead: TBD  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, November 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

SPH MPH Practicum Site & Faculty Convening

The MPH Practicum is a field-based experience that allows MPH students to tackle real-world public health challenges. The monthly convening of current and prospective faculty and site supervisors provide a dedicated space for mentors to connect and share lessons learned. ' You can RSVP in advance to share topics or questions you’d like addressed—or simply join! Event interval: Ongoing event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97069535215. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: Janice North, jlnorth@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Workshops. Event sponsors: Office of Public Health Practice, School of Public Health. Target Audience: Faculty, Community Partner, Agency/Company/Organization Leaders. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit sph.washington.edu.

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD - Who Gets In – and Why?

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: All members from Laboratory Medicine & Pathology are encouraged to participate in this seminar with applications on both sides of the department. (Part of the Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds series.) LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD Vice Dean for Rural and Regional Affairs Deans Office, Academic, Rural, and Regional Affairs Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Family Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine   Objectives:Recognize how cognitive bias and unstructured decision-making can influence admissions and selection outcomes, even among experienced and well-intentioned evaluators. Apply evidence-based principles to design more consistent, valid, and defensible selection processes including structured criteria, rubrics, evaluator training, calibration, and appropriate use of data. Incorporate mission alignment, equity considerations, and emerging legal and technological realities into contemporary selection practices. Speaker disclosures: Nothing to disclose - 05/12/2026… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: D & I Conference Abstracts Presenters: TBD Mini Journal Club article: Potential Applications of Realist Methodologies to Implementation Science Research Mini-Journal Club Lead: Ferdinand Mukumbang  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Homelessness Research Working Group

The Homelessness Research Working Group at the University of Washington is a weekly interdisciplinary meeting space for UW faculty, students, and scientists to collaborate and interact with community members engaged in the homelessness care system. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery Hall Room 245. Accessibility Contact: Zack Almquist zalmquis@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Workshops. Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 1

In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)! This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint.   This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event). Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit naisma.org.

2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 2

In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)! This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint.   This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event). Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit naisma.org.

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: Mariya Sweetwyne, PhD - Mapping Glomerular Heterogeneity in the Aging Kidney with Low-Input Proteomics

Combined DLMP Grand Rounds: All members from Laboratory Medicine & Pathology are encouraged to participate in this seminar with applications on both sides of the department. (Part of the Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds series.) Mariya Sweetwyne, PhD George M. Martin Endowed Assistant Professor Research Division Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology University of Washington   Objectives:Discuss biological mechanisms underlying glomerular aging, including structural and molecular changes associated with nephron loss and declining renal function. Describe the advantages of using low-input proteomic techniques for analyzing limited biological samples, such as isolated glomeruli, compared to traditional bulk proteomic approaches. Compare distinct models of glomerular aging trajectories and discuss their implications for understanding variability in kidney aging. Speaker disclosures: Nothing to disclose - 09/10/2026 Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: Operationalizing implementation outcome measures across diverse settings: guidance for HIV implementation research Presenters: Angie Sassi Mini Journal Club article: TBD Mini-Journal Club Lead: Irene Mukui  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, December 3, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, December 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health Information Session

This information session is for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Public Health with the School of Public Health at the University of Washington (Seattle Campus).  =================================== Are you interested in how the natural and built environment impact human health? From water quality to workplace safety, environmental public health majors are engaged in problem solving to keep communities safe and healthy. Join us for an info session where we will cover: What is Environmental Public Health? How to explore and prepare for the major, minimum admission requirements and how to declare the major, 400 hour required internship, And career pathways  Register for the zoom link here: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/pNe-dLTHSC-_g3cVopKmPw If you aren't able to attend this info session, you can also view our on-demand info session at https://deohs.washington.edu/declaring-major If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/pNe-dLTHSC-_g3cVopKmPw. Accessibility Contact: ehug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit deohs.washington.edu.

Lab Med Grand Rounds / Lee Jong-Wook Memorial Lecture: Paul Drain, MD, MPH - RDTs, POC Testing, and AI-CDSS: Will emerging trends impact Laboratory Medicine?

Paul Drain, MD, MPH Professor, Depts of Global Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, & Health Systems/Population Health Director, Clinical Research, International Clinical Research Center Director, Clinical & Translational Core, SEA-TRAC (TB Research Advancement Center) University of Washington   Objectives:Discuss the latest developments for RDTs, POC Testing, and AI-CDSS. Understand trends that are emerging with these new diagnostics and devices. Appraise how this emerging trend may impact Laboratory Medicine services. Speaker disclosures: Advisor-Abbott (Any division)|Advisor-Roche (Any division)|Advisor-ViiV Healthcare - 09/02/2026. All conflicts of interest have been mitigated. Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credit (see below).… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: Modeling different implementation strategies to inform decision making Presenter: Shan Lu Mini Journal Club article: TBD Mini-Journal Club Lead: TBD  WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment. The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Ariana Magedson at arianamm@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97422985526. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, December 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Homelessness Research Working Group

The Homelessness Research Working Group at the University of Washington is a weekly interdisciplinary meeting space for UW faculty, students, and scientists to collaborate and interact with community members engaged in the homelessness care system. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery Hall Room 245. Accessibility Contact: Zack Almquist zalmquis@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Workshops. Friday, December 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, December 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

UW Traumatic Brain Injury - Behavioral Health ECHO

Successful TBI recovery can depend in large part on access and adherence to behavioral health treatment.  Early identification and intervention improve outcomes, but community resources are scarce and fragmented. This program offers community providers who care for patients who have had a TBI-focused didactics and patient case consultations throughout Washington State. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Jennifer Erickson. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Meetings. Friday, January 1, 2027, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tbi-bh-echo.psychiatry.uw.edu.

Laboratory Medicine Grand Rounds:

SPEAKER NAME   Objectives: Speaker disclosures: Live streamed via Zoom*: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374   Sponsored by the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Department of Laboratory Medicine, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Sign-in is required to receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credit (see below).   Attendance tracking instructions: UW attendees track attendance by TEXT for CME & CE credit: One-Time: Text your email address to 833-394-7078 for initial set-up. Weekly: Text code 19053* to 833-394-7078 *New code for 26-27 series, Credit must be recorded via text in the 60 minutes before, during, and up to 60 minutes after the activity concludes.  If you miss the texting window, use “CME Dept Assistance Request Form” on www.uwcme.org  or email cme@uw.edu.  After texting attendance, you will be required to complete an evaluation on www.uwcme.org before you can download your certificate.  Please complete the evaluation within 1… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center D (HSD). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96677954374. Campus room: D-209 Turner Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: hsbuild@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit dlmp.uw.edu.