In the News

Many newborn screening protocols miss cases of cystic fibrosis in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American newborns. New guidelines from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, co-authored by Dr. Meghan McGarry, call for uniform screening protocols that can improve diagnosis and treatment for all babies. 

Read a Q+A with Dr. Anne Slater, a clinical professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine and co-chair of the Dean's Standing Committee on Women in Medicine and Science at UW School of Medicine. 

On March 2, the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPCD) inaugurated Dr. Leslie R. Walker as president. In this two-year position, she will lead the activities that provide training environments to ensure the next generation of pediatric primary care and pediatric specialists provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and cost-effective care.

Read a Q+A with Dr. Hannibal Person (he/him), a gastroenterologist and hepatologist in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a a co-investigator and co-facilitator for the Bias Reduction in Medicine tailored for pediatrics (BRIMP+).

Congratulations to UW Pediatric’s Dr. Shaquita Bell for her incredible impact, leadership, & work at The Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic!

The Gates Foundation has recognized the invaluable work of the Seattle Children's Research Institute, particularly highlighting Dr. Kevin Urdahl's lab and their innovative Ultra-Low-Dose mouse model.