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Moreno Lab Publishes First Paper

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We are thrilled to share the first publication from Claudia Moreno’s laboratory, which was published in Frontiers in Physiology. Congrats to everyone who contributed – research scientist Sabrina Choi, postdoctoral fellow Matthias Baudot, research assistant professor Oscar Vivas, and assistant professor Claudia Moreno. You can read the publication here: Aging Alters the Formation and Functionality of Signaling Microdomains Between L-type Calcium Channels and β2-Adrenergic Receptors in Cardiac Pacemaker Cells

Assistant Professor Recruitment (Tenure-Track)

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The Dept. of Physiology & Biophysics is thrilled to announce the recruitment of a new assistant professor (tenure-track) position. We welcome applications from individuals with research interests that complement and extend the department’s current activities. Work in the department spans a wide range – including questions about many different biological systems at scales ranging from molecular to systems. Our search will be similarly broad. To apply, please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/97074.

UW Allies

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The UW Allies program serves graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in basic science labs at UW. Allies are faculty volunteers who provide trainees with support during conflict with mentors and lab mates, assistance in navigating institutional barriers to success, and connection with institutional and community services. Allies stand in solidarity with trainees, so they don’t have to face challenges alone. https://sites.uw.edu/uwallies/

Rainier Scholars inaugural collaboration with UW labs

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The departments of PBIO, Biological Structure, and Pharmacology were thrilled to partner with Rainier Scholars to host 11 high school students in our laboratories this summer. This program, led by Claudia Moreno and Fred Rieke, provided opportunities for these students to receive hands-on experience in biomedical research. The students were incredible, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm for science!

Oscar Vivas, Research Assistant Professor, receives MIRA award from National Institutes of Health

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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has recognized Dr. Vivas as one of the nation’s highly talented and promising investigators to receive a 2021 Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (MIRA). The award will provide five years of significant funding for Dr. Vivas’ laboratory’s research. The goals of the MIRA program are to provide investigators with stability and flexibility to enhance scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs. Dr. Vivas’ MIRA will support his work on clustering of BK…

Social Justice

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On the anniversary of the murdering of George Floyd, our department renews its commitment to eradicate racism from our classroom, laboratories, and from every corner of our society. We work together to build a more equitable and inclusive world with social justice for all. We strive to create a world where all people, independent of their gender or background, can thrive and fully develop their potential.Please read the statement from our Dean Paul Ramsey here, and the statement of our…