January 2024 News & Awards

Faculty

Research Professor Cynthia Price’s research, funded by the Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) and the UW School of Nursing RIFP program, was featured in a recent ITHS article, “ITHS-funded study shows increased connectivity in key areas of the brain.”
Faculty Senate Chair and School of Nursing Professor Cynthia Dougherty was featured in a UW Today article about her work improving faculty well-being and helping faculty have conversations about difference.
Associate Professor Eeeseung Byun was an invited speaker to present, Post-Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke–Cognitive Rehabilitation?, at the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Professor Monica McLemore as the new Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) Board Chair.
Associate Professor Jennifer Sonney was quoted in a recent Seattle Times article, “How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season.”

Congratulations to DNP student José Reyes for receiving a Latino Center for Health Graduate and Professional Student Fellowship.
BSN student CJ Rivera was selected as the recipient of the UW Queen Silvia Nursing Award (UWQSNA).

Alumni Ceci Gilmore was mentioned in the recent UW Magazine story, “Delivering hope: A UW program works to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women and other underserved community members.”

We’re proud to announce the 2024 UW Health Sciences Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Nursing Community Service Award recipient Dr. Sharon Laing, Associate Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership at the University of Washington, Tacoma.