Starvation typically has dire consequences for an organism’s growth.
Year: 2006
Panic disorder is fairly common, and can cause frightening symptoms that resemble those of heart, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, according to a review by a University of Washington psychiatrist in the June 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is forming a large team to take part in the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for the Cure at Qwest Field on Saturday, June 17.
The South Lake Union Group (SLUG), formed by fellows and scientists at the UW Medicine South Lake Union research hub, plans a poster show of work done recently in labs at that location and a presentation on “The Current State of Stem-Cell Research and Ethical Issues” by Dr.
A panel of local communications professionals will bring their expertise to the School of Pharmacy’s annual Don Katterman Lecture, set for 9 a.
“In a broad sense,” says Dr.
The UW School of Nursing honored outstanding nurses and nursing leaders at its 2006 Nurses Recognition Banquet May 11 at the W Hotel in Seattle.
The UW Medicine Regional Heart Center will have a public open house at UW Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 7 p.
DEGREE EXAMS
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations.
This year, undergraduate landscape architecture students are working in their own backyard — literally.
A recently issued two-CD package is the culmination of efforts begun by Michael Brockman, lecturer in saxophone and jazz studies, about 18 years ago.
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
FUNDING RETIREMENT — At the University of California, Davis, the 15-year retirement contribution holiday is over.
This year when 30 UW faculty members tour the state on the Faculty Field Tour, those of us back on campus will be able to follow along.
This is the last issue of University Week for spring quarter.
When the first-ever Wood Flute Festival and Conference is held June 16-18 at the UW, it will include a memorial concert for Felix Skowronek.
AWARDS, AWARDS: There is an addendum to the May 18 item about national awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
The UW Transportation Office advises motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid the Husky Stadium on Saturday, June 10, for the UW graduation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.
Every year, several UW faculty members apply to become Fulbright Scholars — a designation that can open up myriad possibilities of professional and research experiences around the world.
The UW Biology Department has been chosen to receive a four-year, $1.
The committee charged with reviewing the organization of the UW’s schools and colleges elicited comments from a small but spirited group in its first public forum.
Scientists investigating the genetic makeup of rhesus macaque monkeys, a key species used in biomedical research, have found the rhesus in Nepal may provide a suitable alternative to alleviate a critical shortage of laboratory animals used in work to develop vaccines against diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
The UW Medicine Regional Heart Center will have a public open house at UW Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 7 p.
The atmosphere is warming faster in subtropical areas, around 30 degrees north and south latitude, than it is elsewhere, University of Washington-led research shows.
With $150 million in President Bush’s proposed budget to install a cabled seafloor observatory off Washington and Oregon, a planning session is being convened June 5 for UW faculty and departments to learn how they might take advantage of this new facility for earth and ocean research and education.
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media is graduating its first class of BFA students this quarter, and an exhibition of their work is planned at the Consolidated Works, a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center at 500 Boren Avenue North, beginning Friday, June 2.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
When attorney Aline Flower took a job in the UW’s Office of Technology Transfer back in 2000, she looked for a comprehensive legal reference book in the field, but found none.
A wealth of musical performances awaits audiences in the next week, from student composers, percussion, choirs and choruses.
A city, or any public space, speaks in many ways.
UW TechTransfer has announced the recipients of the first round of this year’s Technology Gap Innovation Fund (TGIF) awards.
How cool is this?
Catalyst recently opened three studios designed for group collaboration.
The UW’s new Research and Technology Building is now open for business.
The wall that separates the campus from 15th Avenue NE is the subject of a forum to be held from 7 to 9 p.
The bear that found itself in the University District earlier this week was a rarity, but bears in Seattle’s outer suburbs aren’t uncommon this time of year as they scavenge for springtime food in what once was their habitat, Fish and Wildlife Department’s Kim Chandler told the The Seattle Times.
The formal launch of the “action phase” of the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative occurred May 17 — although in reality the implementation of the findings is well under way.