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Cancer screening in the time of COVID-19Dr. Diana Buist reflects on the challenges of providing screening during a pandemic — and finds reason for optimism.
breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, COVID-19, cancer screening, mammograms, HPV tests, Cologuard
2020-12-23
NIH-Moderna COVID-19 vaccine receives FDA Emergency Use AuthorizationThe investigational vaccine that KPWHRI’s team first tested shows an efficacy rate of about 94% as research continues.
immunization, COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna
2020-12-18
2020 mentorship awards go to Chester Pabiniak and Susan ShortreedThis year’s honorees inspire us with their unwavering dedication to helping colleagues grow and achieve – even from a distance.
2020-12-16
10 ways we helped chart a safer passageKPWHRI responded to the COVID-19 hurricane with actions to improve health worldwide.
vaccine, COVID-19, pandemic, year-in-review, top stories, health research
2020-12-07
The next stage in COVID-19 vaccine researchIn a Viewpoint for JAMA, KPWHRI’s Dr. Mike Jackson plans ahead to meet the challenges of continuing to evaluate new vaccines.
COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine safety, vaccine effectiveness
2020-12-02
A deep dive into KPWHRI’s Virtual Data WarehouseExperts in health data discuss a widely used data model — its origin, organization, and current applications
HCSRN, Virtual Data Warehouse, Health Care Systems Research Network, VDW, CESR
2020-11-24
COVID-19 pandemic: A great reason to quit smokingDr. Jennifer McClure explains why now may be the perfect time to stop smoking.
2020-11-16
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.