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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
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Hutch hosts lecture series for the public next month
Next month, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center offers its annual “Science for Life” series in which the center’s top researchers will explain the latest science in a fun and informal atmosphere.
Inbox: Polyclinic launches clinical research program, VM and Wenatchee Medical Center, PATH & Merck for Mothers
From our inbox: Seattle’s PATH teams up with MERCK for maternal health project. Polyclinic launches clinical research division. Virginia Mason and Wenatchee Medical Center form heart affiliation.
Top 10 myths about HIV vaccine research
To mark World AIDS Day, the UW’s Dr. James Kublin, executive director of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, would like to debunk the top 10 myths about HIV vaccine research.
PATH’s Elias moves to Gates Foundation
In his new positions, Dr. Christopher Elias will focus on developing integrated health-care delivery of interventions for the developing world.
Promising malaria vaccine results released at Seattle conference
A malaria vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company GSK and Seattle’s PATH has been shown to halve the risk of severe malaria in African children.
Pacific Science Center hosts Life Sciences Research Weekend, Nov. 4-6
Both children and adults can participate in a wide, variety of hands-on activities and talk with top scientists from Washington’s leading biotechnology and research organizations about their work.
Class helps deaf Bhutanese refugees restart their lives
Several refugees from Bhutan who have resettled in King County in recent years are deaf, adding additional challenges to the struggle of adjusting to life in the U.S.
One pill a day can slash risk of HIV infection, UW study finds
Take one pill a day can more than halve the risk that an uninfected partner will contract HIV from an infected sexual partner, a University of Washington study has found.
UW breaks ground on third phase of medical research complex
Upon completion, phase III of the South Lake Union project will add up to three new buildings that will provide nearly 542,000 square feet of new office and laboratory space.
Cancer’s impact in developing world goes unrecognized – panel
Cancer’s impact on the developing world goes largely unrecognized and unaddressed, panelists said at a Seattle World Affairs Council event held Wednesday night at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Can Seattle Save the World?
KPLU will host a panel discussion on Seattle’s global health and development initiatives, moderated by its global health blogger Tom Paulson next Tuesday. Here are the details. Can Seattle Save the World? (Poverty, Health and Chocolate) Seattle is now a leader in global health and the fight against poverty. The Gates Foundation and many other [...]
Can Seattle Save the World? — Town Hall event, April 26th
Seattle is now a leader in global health and the fight against poverty. The Gates Foundation and many other humanitarian groups are located here. Are these organizations succeeding in making the world a better place?
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