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SUMMARY:UW Science Now With Sierra Gillman and Emma Modrick
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on the hidden drivers behind shifting marbled murrelet populations and viewing monsoon seasons from the perspective of the ocean. \nInvestigating the At Sea Decline of Marbled Murrelets\nSierra Gillman \nUsing twenty years of at-sea survey data and statistical models\, I am identifying the hidden drivers behind the shifting population trends of marbled murrelets. \nThe Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a unique seabird that leads a double life in the Pacific Northwest. It spends its entire life on the open ocean\, but during the breeding season\, it flies miles inland to nest in the high branches of old-growth forests. Despite decades of legal protection\, these populations are still in trouble and continue to decline across Washington. To understand what is driving these losses\, I analyzed twenty years of at-sea survey data with hierarchical distance sampling. By looking at two decades of trends\, my research identifies the specific environmental factors that are pushing these declines. \nSierra Gillman is a PhD candidate in the Quantitative Ecology Lab in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington. Her dissertation applies hierarchical distance sampling and quantitative models to improve long-term conservation efforts for marine birds and mammals throughout the Pacific Northwest. \nThe Price of Change\nEmma Modrick \nAn accounting of the Indian summer monsoon\, from the perspective of the ocean. \nDeep below the surface of the ocean\, a mysterious process takes energy from wind and uses it to power a large-scale circulation that is essential in regulating the Earth’s climate. For decades\, scientists have applied a simple\, straightforward framework for how this wind energy may eventually make its way into the deep ocean by focusing on how it first affects the surface of the ocean. But how good is this framework\, and does it apply everywhere in the ocean? Using the case of the annual transition into the monsoon season off the coast of India\, we’ll follow the “budget” of wind energy as it enters the surface ocean and begins to change its properties. \nEmma Modrick is an oceanography graduate student studying the physics of the surface ocean using a combination of theory\, simulations\, and observations. She was raised in greater Washington\, DC\, and completed her undergrad degree in oceanography and applied math at Cal Poly Humboldt in coastal northern California. Her free time is consumed by desperate efforts to foil her cat’s attempts at shredding all the paper in her home.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-science-now-with-sierra-gillman-and-emma-modrick/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Public Lectures: Unlocking Secrets: Interrogating the Epigenome to Reveal Pregnancy Risks in Moms with High Blood Pressure with Bertha Hidalgo
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bertha Hidalgo as she explores how epigenetics is reshaping our understanding of hypertensive pregnancy disorders. This lecture highlights population-based insights\, early biomarkers of risk\, and transformative strategies for prevention—advancing maternal health equity and innovation in public health.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-public-lectures-unlocking-secrets-interrogating-the-epigenome-to-reveal-pregnancy-risks-in-moms-with-high-blood-pressure-with-bertha-hidalgo/
LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now With Gracie Rogers\, Gretchen Stemmler\, and Justin Applegate
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on how biomimicry can be used to reduce pollution\, how dopamine networks mediate motivation\, and untreatable gonorrhea. \n\n\nThe Golem of Washington\nGracie Rogers \nIn folklore\, a golem is created to protect a community from danger. In this scientific retelling\, the danger is rising atmospheric CO₂\, and the guardians are synthetic molecules\, peptoids\, engineered to conduct carbon capture. Peptoids are bio-inspired proteins\, built with structural changes to allow them to withstand harsh environments. When examining biology for pollution reduction\, folks often think of plants. In this instance\, the origin of the carbon capture in the peptoid molecules goes back to how shellfish build their shells. Shells are made from calcium carbonate. The ability of the natural protein to incorporate carbon is the inspiration. \nMy name is Gracie Rogers\, I am studying for a PhD at the University of Washington. I hold a bachelor’s from Texas A&M University and a master’s from Villanova University\, both in Chemical Engineering. While earning my degree at Villanova\, I worked full-time in nuclear energy\, where I learned that\, with proper precautions\, all science can be conducted safely. Outside of work and school\, I enjoy crocheting\, painting\, and playing tennis. \n\nStuck in the Dopamine Web\nGretchen Stemmler \nThis talk investigates how brain dopamine networks mediate motivation and learning behaviors to design better pharmacological treatments for eating and mood disorders. \nCurrent medications for affective disorders and eating disorders improve the regulation of brain reward systems that largely consist of dopamine circuitry. Dopamine neurons are robustly expressed in the brain and govern several adaptive behaviors\, including reward learning\, motivation\, and movement. Dysfunction of dopamine systems can lead to various maladaptive behaviors characteristic of these disorders. However\, current medications for affective and eating disorders affect widespread dopamine systems in nonspecific methods and have several off-target effects. My research examines genetic heterogeneity in dopamine neuron populations to identify the specific brain networks that govern natural reward\, as well as how dysregulation of these dopamine networks is associated with affective and eating disorders. Ultimately\, my research aims to support better pharmacological treatments through designing more specific medications that target only dysregulated brain systems to re-regulate their activity. \nI am a first year pharmacology graduate student. I study the neural systems involved in motivation and reward learning using techniques such as neuromodulation\, fluorescence imaging\, and pharmacological methods. Through examining neural circuitry during natural and maladaptive behavior\, I aim to identify specific molecular and circuit-level mechanisms to facilitate the development of treatment for individuals with addiction and mood-related disorders. \n\nUntreatable Gonorrhea: The Burning Truth\nJustin Applegate \nGonorrhea has been plaguing humanity for most of our history. In the past 100 years\, antibiotics have provided a safe and effective treatment for this disease. However\, with the rise of antibiotic resistance\, there is a looming threat of untreatable gonorrhea. In this talk\, discover the ways we’ve treated gonorrhea throughout history\, and potentially the future! \nDr. Justin Applegate\, PhD is a recent graduate from the University of Washington Biochemistry Program. During their time in graduate school\, they studied Type IV Pili\, tiny fibers that bacteria use to cause infection.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-science-now-with-gracie-rogers-gretchen-stemmler-and-justin-applegate/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now With Beatrice Milnes\, Sophia Chioma Chima\, and Kathleen Durkin
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on tadpole tail regeneration\, the science of early immunity\, and how corals remember. \n\n\nHow Tadpoles Grow Back Their Tails: The Science of Regeneration\nBeatrice Milnes \nSome animals\, like tadpoles\, have an almost superpower-like ability to regrow lost body parts. When a tadpole loses its tail\, the injured area undergoes dramatic changes to create new healthy tissue through a process called regeneration. Immune cells are one of the cell types that change the most after injury and play an important role in how well the body is able to heal. If they are blocked from doing their job in tadpoles\, regeneration does not occur. By understanding how regeneration works in tadpoles\, scientists hope to one day apply these lessons to improve human medicine. \nBeatrice Milnes is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her work studies tadpole tail regeneration\, specifically how metabolism influences immune responses after injury\, in the hopes of improving regenerative medicine strategies. Beatrice conducts her research in Dr. Andrea Wills’ lab in the Department of Biochemistry and the Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine. Outside of lab\, Beatrice enjoys ceramics and exploring ancient history. \n\nSmall Beginnings\, Strong Defenses: The Science of Early Immunity\nSophia Chima \nJoin Sophia Chioma Chima\, a 3rd-year PhD candidate at the University of Washington\, to learn how scientists study pregnancy to help keep babies healthy before they’re even born. She will explain how the fetal immune system develops and how infections or early exposures can affect a baby’s long-term health. Sophia will also share practical insights on pregnancy health and highlight resources to help families and healthcare providers. You’ll get a peek at how discoveries in the lab can translate into real-world strategies to improve maternal and infant well-being. This talk is perfect for anyone curious about how research can make a difference in pregnancy and early-life health. \nI’m Sophia Chioma Chima\, a PhD candidate in the Pathobiology program at the School of Public Health\, University of Washington. I am also a Predoctoral Research Associate in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Research department. I study how the fetal immune system develops and responds to infections during pregnancy\, with the goal of improving maternal and infant health. I’m passionate about translating scientific discoveries into practical strategies and insights for families\, healthcare providers\, and the broader scientific community. \n\nHow Corals Remember\nKathleen Durkin \nHow corals make the most of their DNA to remember and respond to stressful events. \nKathleen Durkin is a PhD student in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences who is broadly interested in how important marine organisms respond to environmental stress under climate change. As an undergraduate at Harvey Mudd College\, she studied soft coral taxonomy and population genetics\, graduating in 2023 with a B.S. in Mathematical and Computational Biology. Her current research involves studying stress response through the lens of epigenetics — molecular features that can affect the body without altering the underlying DNA.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-science-now-with-beatrice-milnes-sophia-chioma-chima-and-kathleen-durkin/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Life Science Innovation Northwest
DESCRIPTION:“Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) is the Pacific Northwest’s premier life science event where the entire ecosystem comes together to spark breakthroughs\, shape the future\, and accelerate what comes next. This one-and-a-half-day conference brings the region’s innovators into one room to showcase today’s most compelling discoveries and tomorrow’s biggest opportunities. \nLSINW is the can’t-miss gathering for the PNW life science community. Nowhere else will you find CEOs\, investors\, research institutions\, global health leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and public and private life science organizations connecting at this scale. With high-impact programming\, elevated networking\, and dedicated time to meet strategic partners\, collaborators\, and investors\, LSINW 2026 is designed to help attendees build meaningful relationships that move ideas and companies forward.”
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/life-science-innovation-northwest-5/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center
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SUMMARY:ISB's Research Roundtable: How the Body Ages
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, April 21 from noon–1 p.m. PT for a free\, virtual Research Roundtable featuring Alice Kane\, PhD\, Ling/Obrzut Assistant Professor. In “How the Body Ages\,” Dr. Kane will explore new insights into frailty and women’s health across the menopause transition\, shedding light on the biological drivers of aging. ISB’s Research Roundtable series showcases cutting-edge research from our scientists and is accessible to both scientific and general audiences.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/isbs-research-roundtable-how-the-body-ages/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now With Haley Walk\, Ishaan Ambrish\, and Ralph Tayyar
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on lowering emissions through community-centered actions\, how kids learn to talk about the space around them\, and the use of antibiotics on kidney patients. \n\n\nKeeping our Garden: Faithful Attention in a Warming World\nHaley Walk \nClimate change can feel overwhelming\, abstract\, and politically charged. But at its core\, it is also deeply personal\, shaped by the quiet\, repeated decisions we make every day about food\, energy\, clothing\, waste\, and convenience. \nIn Keeping Our Garden\, Haley Walk brings together climate science\, Christian theology\, and behavioral research to explore what faithful stewardship looks like in an era of rising greenhouse gases. Drawing on foundational climate concepts\, including carbon dioxide accumulation\, methane emissions\, and embedded carbon in consumer goods\, this talk translates complex science into accessible insight. Participants will learn how everyday consumption patterns contribute to global emissions\, and why many of the most impactful climate decisions occur long before a product reaches our hands. \nRooted in the biblical call to “tend and keep” the garden\, this project reframes climate action not as panic or perfection\, but as formation. Through the guiding metaphor of a daily “NEED vs. WANT” decision point\, Haley invites participants to consider how attention\, restraint\, and community-centered practices can reduce emissions while also cultivating intentional living. Practical examples\, from composting and reducing fast fashion to embracing Sabbath rhythms and secondhand purchasing\, illustrate how small\, sustained shifts can reshape both personal habits and collective systems. \nRather than offering a checklist of environmental rules\, Keeping Our Garden presents a hopeful\, grounded pathway: faithful attention as a climate response. Participants will leave with concrete tools\, research-backed guidance\, and a framework for choosing one meaningful shift that aligns their faith\, their values\, and the future of the planet. \nHaley Walk is a Master of Marine Affairs candidate at the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs\, where she studies environmental policy and the legal implications of emerging conservation technologies. She previously worked as a Fisheries Observer in the Northwest Groundfish Fisheries Observing Program and currently serves as a Teaching Assistant for the Biology Program. Haley’s work focuses on bridging scientific research\, environmental governance\, justice\, and everyday practice. Through Keeping our Garden\, she brings together her academic training\, personal experience\, and past Christian faith to explore practical\, community-centered responses to climate change. \n\nLanguage\, Space\, and the Ways Kids Use Them\nIshaan Ambrish \nWe often use space as a way to help us understand and think about abstract concepts like time. As adults\, we use language to describe spatial concepts seamlessly\, but children have a harder time doing so. Additionally\, children who speak multiple languages may be exposed to different ways of describing spatial concepts in each of their languages\, which can then influence how they think about space. This talk explores how children learn to use spatial language and how communication with others can help foster spatial language use\, as well as upcoming research on how being bilingual may impact how children learn about spatial concepts. \nIshaan Ambrish is a 4th year PhD candidate at the Language\, Cognition\, and Development Lab at the University of Washington. He is interested in researching how language impacts the way we see the world and how knowing multiple languages influences this worldview. Outside of the lab\, you can find him biking on the Burke Gilman\, watching movies with friends\, and spending time with his cat Alice. \n\nWhen Silence Isn’t Harmless: Rethinking Antibiotics After Kidney Transplant\nRalph Tayyar \nAfter a kidney transplant\, bacteria in the urine are common\, especially in the first month. Even without symptoms\, many patients receive antibiotics out of concern for preventing serious infection. But growing evidence suggests that treating every positive test may not improve outcomes and may contribute to antibiotic resistance. In this talk\, Ralph Tayyar explores whether early treatment truly protects transplanted kidneys or unintentionally causes harm. Drawing on seven years of data from approximately 1\,400 transplant recipients\, he examines rejection\, infection\, and resistance outcomes. This presentation challenges the reflex to treat and invites a more thoughtful approach to antibiotic stewardship in vulnerable patients. \nRalph Tayyar is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington Medical Center. He specializes in transplant infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship\, with a focus on improving outcomes for immunocompromised patients. His research examines how antibiotic practices influence transplant rejection\, infection risk\, and antimicrobial resistance. He leads clinical and quality improvement initiatives aimed at aligning real-world practice with evidence-based care. Ralph is committed to advancing responsible antibiotic use while protecting the long-term success of organ transplantation.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-science-now-with-haley-walk-ishaan-ambrish-and-ralph-tayyar/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Cell Signaling Breakthroughs Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Cell Signaling Breakthroughs Symposium brings 120+ experts to explore advances in cell signaling biology and therapeutic innovation. \nEvent Details:\nDate: April 25\, 2026\nLocation: Renaissance Seattle Hotel\, Seattle\, WA\nTarget Audience: 120+ experts in biotechnology\, kinase biology\, and drug development\nYour Session: We would be delighted to host you for a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session. \nThe second annual 2026 Cell Signaling Breakthroughs (CSB) Symposium will take place at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. \nJoin leading scientists\, researchers\, and industry experts for an immersive day focused on the latest breakthroughs in cell signaling research and therapeutic innovation. This dynamic program is designed to spark meaningful discussions\, foster collaboration\, and highlight emerging trends shaping the future of life science. \nThe symposium will feature three engaging panels:\nPanel 1: Fundamental Cell Biology of Signaling Networks: Dynamics\, Crosstalk\, and Regulation\nPanel 2: Cell Signaling in Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic\nPanel 3: Targeting Cell Signaling Pathways for Therapeutic Development \nThe CSB Symposoim will wrap up with closing remarks and an exclusive post-event networking and cocktail reception—the perfect opportunity to build lasting connections\, exchange ideas\, and leave inspired by the future of cell signaling research.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/2026-cell-signaling-breakthroughs-symposium/
LOCATION:Renaissance Seattle Hotel\, 515 Madison Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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SUMMARY:UW Science Now With Maya Singh\, Deja Monet\, and AJ Mallory
DESCRIPTION:Hear from UW students about research on HIV medication\, prenatal hydrocephalus\, and how getting a good night’s sleep can help people learn new movements. \n\n\nA Simple Way to Measure Long-Term HIV Medication Levels\nMaya Singh \nPeople taking HIV medication\, either for prevention or treatment\, have to take medication every single day\, preventing the spread of HIV. However\, factors outside of their control\, such as resistance\, age\, sex\, and location in the world\, can prevent the medication from working well. My work focuses on the development of a rapid and low-cost test that can measure HIV medication levels in 30 minutes\, telling someone if they have enough medication in their system. \nMaya Singh is a third-year PhD student in bioengineering at the University of Washington\, where she focuses on creating low-cost tests to measure long-term HIV medication levels. She is passionate about being at the intersection of global health\, engineering\, and public policy to understand the impact of her work on people living with HIV. \n\nA Study of Prenatal Hydrocephalus\nDeja Monet \nThis talk will cover the cellular and genetic basis of developmental brain disorders. The developing brain is like traffic in an efficient city\, closely following and adapting to different signals. In this talk\, I’ll cover how brain development changes when these signals go awry. \nDeja Monet is a Ph.D. candidate in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Washington. In addition to researching brain development\, she also applies her training in science\, technology\, and society studies to exploring public health and science accessibility. \n\nLearning to Move: How Your Brain Handles the Unexpected\nAJ Mallory \nMoving your body through the world is one of the most important jobs of your brain. Your brain is amazing at learning and adapting\, whether it’s a baby taking their first steps or an adult staying upright on slippery ice. Learn about the different strategies your brain uses for adapting and learning new skills. We will start with well-understood learning behaviors and connect them to cutting-edge neuroscience of neural dynamics and brain-computer interfaces. \nAJ Mallory is a Bioengineering Graduate Student at the University of Washington studying Neural Engineering in the Orsborn lab. She is particularly interested in the neural dynamics underlying motor learning and brain-computer interfaces. When not in the lab\, she enjoys reading comic books with her kids and taking her dogs for long walks in the rain.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/uw-science-now-with-maya-singh-deja-monet-and-aj-mallory/
LOCATION:The Wyncote NW Forum\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:NW Nature & Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Expanding access to nature improves the health and well-being of communities and helps us address climate and conservation goals. The NW Nature and Health Symposium—now in its 9th year—highlights programs\, policies\, and research that are advancing equitable access to green and blue spaces. During this event\, you’ll hear from 13 diverse experts who are working toward a future where all communities and nature can thrive.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/nw-nature-health-symposium/
LOCATION:wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House\, 4249 Little Canoe Channel NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
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SUMMARY:INsight
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Innovators Network members\, and we want to shout it from the rooftops! The Arnold Building rooftop\, that is. INsight is an evening of science and socializing with the most scenic view in the city. Hear from Fred Hutch researchers and catch up on how your support is funding leading-edge research to end cancer and related diseases in our lifetime. \nThis event is for Innovators Network members only.
URL:https://scienceinseattle.com/event/insight/
LOCATION:Fred Hutch
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