Department news | June 27, 2024
We are pleased to announce our second year of Trainee Research Awards. Part of the Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP). These awards support the development of clinician scientists and provide funding and faculty support for trainees to participate in mentored research.
Seattle Met | May 30, 2024
Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, is heading up a study to explore the potential therapeutic value of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in mushrooms.
UW Medicine leadership | April 16, 2024
The opening of the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning on April 16 marks a new era in addressing our state’s need for additional behavioral health services and workforce training.
Department news | March 28, 2024
Marco Pravetoni, PhD, and John Fortney, PhD, spoke about their respective research to national leaders.
Department news | January 31, 2024
When it opens its doors this spring, the new Garvey Institute Center for Neuromodulation will dramatically improve our ability to improve access to treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and other novel therapeutics in one convenient location in the new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning at UWMC-Northwest. Neuromodulation treatments can […]
Department news | January 31, 2024
Over 75 researchers, clinicians, educators and supporters attended the third annual meeting of the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions held today at South Lake Union. Mike and Lynn Garvey who established the Institute with a $ 50 million foundational gift and their daughter Denise Tabbutt and grandson Owen Tabbutt were in the audience as […]
UW Medicine newsroom | December 1, 2023
Harborview Medical Center is one of the first West Coast hospitals to administer the drug, lecanemab. Tom Grabowski, MD, holder of the Tim B. Engle Endowed Professorship for Brain Health Innovations funded by the Garvey Institute, is quoted.
Department news | November 30, 2023
Garvey Institute funds 12 projects to extend the impact of mental health professionals in Washington.
The Washington Post | November 5, 2023
A vaccine could prove especially helpful for users of drugs such as cocaine who fear it might be tainted with fentanyl, says Marco Pravetoni, PhD.
The Spokesman-Review | October 10, 2023
Tom Grabowski, MD, holder of the Tim B. Engle Endowed Professorship for Brain Health Innovations funded by the Garvey Institute, provided insights into Alzheimer’s research.