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Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month: A Moment with Dr. Elena Griego -
A headshot of Dr. Elena Griego.

Read a Q+A with Dr. Elena Griego, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and an associate program director for the Pediatric Residency Program.

Dr. Reya Mokiao Named Patricia L. Dawson Endowed Faculty Fellow - UW Office of Healthcare Equity -
Dr. Reya Mokiao delivers remarks after accepting the Pat Dawson Endowed Fellowship.

Dr. Reya Mokiao was named as the 2025-2028 Dr. Patricia L. Dawson Endowed Faculty awardee for her remarkable contributions to the community through her commitment to her research and advancing health equity.

Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn Announced as 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leader -
A photo of Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn.

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn on her acceptance to The Obama Foundation Leaders program. 

Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month: A moment with Dr. Terri Laguna -
Dr. Terri Laguna does a side plank on a hike, wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.

Read a Q+A with Dr. Terri Laguna, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and division head of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Seattle Children’s. 

Wonder of Women Gallery Honors Dr. Michelle Terry -
Dr. Connell and Dr. Terry.

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Terry, who was inducted into the Iconic Black Women Collection at the Wonder of Women International Gallery in downtown Seattle last month. 

In Memoriam: Rob Sidbury, MD, MPH -
In Memoriam: Rob Sidbury, MD, MPH

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Robert “Rob” Sidbury, MD, MPH, beloved faculty member, division leader, and international authority in pediatric dermatology.

American Pediatric Society Honors Dr. Bonnie Ramsey for Her Contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Treatment -
Dr. Bonnie Ramsey on stage at the APS Howland Gala.

At this year's Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Honolulu, the American Pediatric Society recognized Dr. Bonnie Ramsey with the prestigious John Howland Award, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.

Center for Indigenous Health Celebrates New Space to Build Community -
Senator Claudia Kauffman receives a gift at the CIH Open House event.

In June, the Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) held an open house and celebrated their new space for building community and hosting events. 

Celebrating PRIDE Month: A moment with Dr. Mithya Lewis-Newby -
A photo of Dr. Mithya Lewis-Newby, MD, MPH, with her wife and children.

Read a Q+A with Dr. Mithya Lewis-Newby, an attending physician in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Seattle Children’s Hospital and a professor on the clinician-scholar track in the Department of Pediatrics. 

New Findings Illuminate the Developing Brain - Seattle Children's Research -
A headshot of Dr. Kathleen Millen

A research study co-led by Dr. Kathleen Millen has mapped and described the earliest emergence of neurons in the developing brain, a finding that could help identify key developmental milestones and guide strategies for prevention and treatment of neurological disorders.