Congratulations to UW O’Brien Center Director, Dr. William Ricke, for being elected as Vice President of the Society for Basic Research (SBUR) Executive Committee!
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Combatting Opioid Misuse Through Improved Post-Operative Pain Management
The increased prescribing of opioid medications has led to a widespread misuse of both prescription, and non-prescription opioids. How can surgeons assure that their patients are not at risk of misusing their prescribed medications? Tudor …
Thank you, Doctors – National Doctors’ Day
Throughout the past year, our doctors have faced challenges unlike any they have seen before. During this unprecedented time in medicine, our outstanding physicians have showed up for their community, ready to work and care …
Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. day, a list of events that will be hosted throughout the community are included below. All are welcome, and encouraged to attend these virtual events! Friday, …
American Family Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Gender & Sex Development Program
Dr. Walid Farhat, along with Drs. David Allen, Jennifer Rehm, Brittany Allen, and Kelsey Lewis have established the Gender and Sex Development Program at the American Family Children’s Hospital. This program will provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered …
Dr. Frank Lin Joins Department
Frank C. Lin, MD, MS, joined the Department of Urology in September 2020. Dr. Lin completed his undergraduate and graduate work in molecular biology and engineering biotechnology at the University of Pennsylvania and then graduated …
Dr. Penniston Receives Five Year Grant
Kristina Penniston, PhD, RD has received a Urology Centers Program Interactions Core Award (U24) as PI from the NIDDK/NIH. This is a 5 year grant paying $3.75 million in total.The U24 Interactions Core will engage …
Barb Lewis, RN, MS Receives Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
Barb Lewis, RN, MS has received the 2020 Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to our Simulation Education Program and the Department as a whole.
Dr. Walid Farhat Selected to Serve as Education/Research Chair of the American Association of Pediatric Urologists
Dr. Walid Farhat has been selected to serve as the Education/Research Chair of the American Association of Pediatric Urologists.
Dr. Walid Farhat Joins UW SMPH Department of Urology as Chief of Pediatric Urology
Dr. Walid Farhat has been appointed to the rank of Professor in the Department of Urology. Dr. Farhat is Chief of Pediatric Urology.