In celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we asked some of our employees about their healthcare journey and the importance of representation in healthcare. Darinka Gil Menchaca, Clinical Diabetes Research Coordinator, UW Medicine Diabetes Research Institute: "My current role focuses on culturally tailored approaches to health education and diabetes management. In diabetes research, I contribute to studies that aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for those affected by this condition." Christian Hernandez, Data Analyst, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington - School of Medicine: "My interest in data analysis began during my undergraduate studies, when a single epidemiology course revealed the role health metrics play in shaping real-world outcomes. While I had aspirations of a medical career, as I delved deeper into data, its potential to drive impactful change – particularly in public health – became increasingly clear." Nora Coronado, Program Manager, Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity, UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity: "I was a first-generation student, and I understand the barriers to health professions. We can encourage students who are interested in healthcare by sharing enrichment programs with them. The Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) has programs such as Doctor for a Day, UDOC, BRIGHT-UP, and Summer Health Professions Education Program. If some of these students return to their communities to practice, what a difference they’ll make in the lives of their patients." We'll be sharing more highlights from some of our employees later today.
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Join us in giving a giant THANK YOU to our supply chain teams for everything that they do to support our patients! The work that they do is often completed "behind the scenes," but each and every one of our team members plays a vital role in ensuring our health system can provide world class care to all our patients. This week is National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, which is a great opportunity to celebrate the value UW Medicine's supply chain teams provide to the clinical and support services teams. #SCWeek
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University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce says Dr. David Baker of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington is a “local kid” making “global impact”. University of Washington - School of Medicine professor David Baker won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for using a process known as computational protein design to turn amino acids into proteins unlike any in existence. “The number of proteins that could exist is vast, and if we can harness just a little bit of that power to solve today’s problems, it will make a difference for everybody,” says Trisha Davis, Baker’s former department chair.
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Johan Aqvist, a member of the Nobel committee, said David Baker had used his computer program first to “draw protein structures in new dimensions,” then to “figure out what sequence of amino acids would give you this structure.” This allowed Baker to create these new proteins, “most of which had never been seen before and didn’t exist in nature.” He said the variety of proteins Baker had created was “absolutely mindblowing.
Scientists who used AI to ‘crack the code' of almost all proteins win Nobel Prize in chemistry | CNN
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Scenes from this morning's press conference and lab tour with Dr. David Baker, who was awarded The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design.
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Here we see Dr. David Baker talking with his fellow Nobel laureates early this morning after learning that he had received The Nobel Prize in chemistry for computational protein design. Truly an unforgettable moment! Congratulations, Dr. Baker. Photos by Ian C Haydon, Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington
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A press conference with Nobel Laureate David Baker is planned for 10:30 a.m. PT today. Watch live: https://lnkd.in/d64yD6Zj Computational biologist David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington School of Medicine and director of the UW Medicine Institute for Protein Design, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design.
UW Medicine Live Stream Press Conference: Biochemist David Baker receives Nobel Prize 10:30 a.m. PT
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Computational biologist David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington - School of Medicine and director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington has been awarded The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design. "Joining the ranks of Nobel Laureates is a testament to David Baker's dedication and innovation," said University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. "The University of Washington is proud to be a place that fosters groundbreaking and impactful research, and extends its heartfelt congratulations to David on this remarkable recognition." Dr. Tim Dellit, CEO of UW Medicine added, "David’s success in harnessing the power of computational protein design to deepen our understanding of protein prediction and design has allowed for the creation of novel proteins to tackle some of the greatest challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability.” Congratulations, Dr. Baker, on this outstanding accomplishment! #NobelPrize
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Congratulations to computational biologist David Baker, professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington - School of Medicine and director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, for receiving The Nobel Prize in chemistry for “computational protein design.” #NobelPrize