In politics, there will be disagreement. But violence is never the answer. There is no place in the United States for acts of insurrection and mayhem, and we must stand together – as individuals and institutions – against the forces that seek to divide us. https://t.co/NYZnxDLWBa
— Andrew D. Martin (@WashUChancellor) January 7, 2021
Recalling and honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: For this year’s virtual MLK Commemoration, Lerone Martin, associate professor of religion and politics, will interview Peniel E. Joseph, author of “The Sword and the Shield.” https://t.co/tlsJorx4zs
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 13, 2021
“I really think there's something at the very core of our humanity that only words can satisfy."
In moments of crisis American leaders have sought to utter words to match the moment in hope that the power of oratory can bring order to chaos and despair. https://t.co/M8ArBK6qW6
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 13, 2021
New research reveals the core structure of the light-harvesting antenna of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae—including key features that both collect energy & block excess light absorption. The study yields insights relevant to future energy applications. https://t.co/PjSklAuBRe
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 12, 2021
Congrats to @WashUengineers faculty member Bruno Sinopoli for being named a 2021 @IEEEorg Fellow! Sinopoli was selected for his contributions to networked and secure control systems. https://t.co/VurweVfqHX
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 12, 2021
“It attacks not only the respiratory systems, it attacks nearly all the major organs in our body.”
COVID-19 carries a much higher risk of serious complications compared to the seasonal flu, according to a new analysis. https://t.co/YRHMCcU8rp
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 12, 2021
New research reveals a protein that links the amyloid-removal process to the circadian clock. The protein, YKL-40, could help explain why people with Alzheimer’s frequently suffer from sleep disturbances, and provide a new target for Alzheimer’s therapies. https://t.co/NLrIdnY38V
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 11, 2021
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Looking back as we press forward: In 2020 we hungered for the good news, at a time that seemed overwhelmingly filled with the bad. Here are some of our most popular and uplifting stories and videos from a year we can never forget. https://t.co/lfasiI7WaV
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 8, 2021
During such turbulent times, it can be challenging to balance your joy with your grief.
Graduate student Natasha Bailen led a study about meta-emotions and explains why rejecting how you feel can do more harm than good. https://t.co/2MlfxbyfEy
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 8, 2021
"There is light at the end of the tunnel with the available vaccines."
The nation's leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, addressed the School of Medicine community with a hopeful tone as he discussed the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/etvMiGcMN7
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 8, 2021
Computing solutions ➕: Using mathematical modeling, new interdisciplinary research from WashU determines the best course of action when it comes to walking the line between economic stability and the best possible health outcomes. https://t.co/aPDjUEDYEM
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) January 6, 2021
"We are also facing unprecedented cognitive dissonance between what we trained to do, and what we can actually provide to our patients. The sheer overwhelm of cases, and lack of resources is difficult to bear." https://t.co/na7JwAxWKC
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 20, 2020
A new app is rewriting Black and brown narratives into American curricula — with a little help from augmented reality (AR). How can this impact the future of education, Douglas Flowe, an assistant professor of history, weighs in. https://t.co/iWBqz91t8Y
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 19, 2020
"There's a lack of data regarding underrepresented minorities in particular, including African-Americans. By including people from diverse genetic backgrounds, we can improve understanding and treatment of this condition for all members of our community.” https://t.co/K2b4drFcLf
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 18, 2020
Professor David Fike, @WUSTL_EPS climate scientist, discusses his collaborative work with Missouri farmers. The resulting dialogue creates a “shared understanding, as opposed to science talking down to the public.” https://t.co/VrdZdNodQx
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 18, 2020
Among other effects, depression can affect your heart.
"It's been fairly clear for the last 20 or so years that there is a link between depression and heart disease, and the evidence continues to accumulate,” says Robert Carney of @WUSTLmed. https://t.co/ROTMGmZVWT
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 17, 2020
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School of Medicine research has found that a toxin produced by E. coli changes intestinal cells to benefit itself. That ability could provide a clue to why the bacteria have been linked to problems such as malnutrition and stunted growth. https://t.co/6iS4mcoxm1
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 17, 2020
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As a hospitalist and instructor in medicine, Han Li, MD ’15, sees a bit of everything. She began following the COVID-19 outbreak in early January and has since treated hundreds of patients. Here she shares what it's like being a caregiver amid a pandemic. https://t.co/zEPlQTcIhl
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 16, 2020
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“More explicit focus on adolescent girls is needed when designing and evaluating interventions to ensure global efforts to end gender-based violence are inclusive of this population.” https://t.co/db01jcbW6p
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 16, 2020
New research finds that a molecule previously linked to diabetes, cancer and muscle atrophy also seems to be involved in the development of osteoarthritis. It may offer a useful treatment target. https://t.co/zsThHf8cmA
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 15, 2020
Ani Vallabhaneni (BSBA ’02, BSAS ’02), co-founder of @Sanergy, is working to combat the sanitation crisis in Kenyan urban slums. In addition to designing a low-cost toilet, Vallabhaneni has found an innovative way to convert waste into organic fertilizer. https://t.co/iegFnePMcY
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 15, 2020
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Here's a list worth checking twice—The Texas Medical Association released a holiday version of its popular "risk assessment chart". As the pandemic continues, Dr. Jason Newland of @WUSTLmed advises on how to reimagine holiday traditions this year. ❄️https://t.co/CwwkVtBeR5
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 13, 2020
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"This is not fear-mongering. This is real."
Dr. Kenneth Remy of @WUSTLmed has been caring for COVID-19 patients since March. In a video posted to Twitter, he provided a first-person view of what Covid-19 patients see as they are being intubated. https://t.co/hwvGhPHn0m
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 12, 2020
Covid-19 cases in the U.S. could hit 20 million by Inauguration Day, according to a modeling forecast from researchers at WashU. The increase would represent a near-doubling of current U.S. case totals, which stand at more than 12 million. https://t.co/pZhXh0JugC
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 11, 2020
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Footprinting proteins: By publishing their method in the journal Nature Protocols, chemists have opened doors for fellow scientists to better address research questions related to Alzheimer’s disease, the COVID-19 pandemic and more. https://t.co/H0XvcFYyqE
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 11, 2020
Long gone is the loud applause and clanging that bounced off buildings and hospital windows in the U.S. and abroad — the sounds of public appreciation for those on the pandemic’s front line. “Nobody’s clapping anymore." https://t.co/TDVYyuRI47
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 10, 2020
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A pandemic on a pandemic: Nine WashU Scholars discuss the various challenges, embedded structurally and enacted persistently, that Blacks face as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and the concomitant police brutality crisis. https://t.co/auvZ0KwdWL
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 9, 2020
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The professors of “When I’m 64,” a class for first-year undergrads about aging, discuss the importance of inclusive design for age-diverse communities.
“We need to get people to conceptualize accessible design in the same way as safety guidelines.” https://t.co/AiMhtiF2uh
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 8, 2020
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Risky business: @WUSTLbusiness researchers were part of a team that learned firms take more risks after a member of their board of directors undergoes a bankruptcy at another firm where they serve as a director. https://t.co/ILoyhr2VIp
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 7, 2020
Is olfactory training a solution for smell loss from COVID-19? According to @WUSTLmed ENT Dr. Piccirillo, we need more data. However, regardless of efficacy, “there's something to be said for just trying to get your mind off the situation that you're in.” https://t.co/j4ozzew41B
— Washington University in St. Louis (@WUSTL) December 7, 2020
With the #COVID19 vaccines, it's understandable there are questions. @UWMedicine @SethCohenID answers some of the common ones. https://t.co/raNNJj59UK
— UW Medicine Newsroom (@uwmnewsroom) December 23, 2020
A turning point in the fight against COVID-19: @UWMedicine is administering its first vaccines to frontline workers https://t.co/h0enO3u7A8
— UW Medicine Newsroom (@uwmnewsroom) December 15, 2020
“RNA vaccines are the perfect rapid-response vaccine to pandemics because, unlike traditional vaccines, all you need is the genetic code,” – Vaccinologist Dr. Deborah Fuller
Here's what to know about #COVID19 RNA vaccines. ⬇️https://t.co/eKPbQEcgjd
— UW Medicine (@UWMedicine) January 5, 2021
At UW Medicine, we’re seeing more people than ever hospitalized with COVID-19. You’re tired. We understand. But, we need your help now more than ever.
Please, wear a mask and stay six feet apart. Remember, we are all in this together.
Thank you from all of us at UW Medicine. pic.twitter.com/gtbAvjkre6
— UW Medicine (@UWMedicine) December 2, 2020
“The vaccine has not come in time to do much about the winter wave,” said Christopher Murray, director of the @UW's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Dr. Murray estimates the widespread distribution of vaccines will begin to crush the virus beginning April 1st. https://t.co/A1PMzYrS2d
— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) December 7, 2020
There's still time to take part in the second round of the Washington State Food Security Survey, a joint effort by @UW (including DEOHS Prof. @JenOtten), @WSUPullman & @tacomacc. It takes just ~15 minutes: https://t.co/h8hP33PDXP
— UW Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (@UWDEOHS) December 29, 2020
Last spring, the @UW Quantitative Ecology Lab launched a community science project to monitor birds in the Pacific Northwest during #COVID19 #lockdowns. The final dataset includes bird observations from 450+ volunteers! Read our 2020 year end report here:https://t.co/grGMjaScAm pic.twitter.com/pyXx7LwEaL
— Olivia V. Sanderfoot (@osanderfoot) December 18, 2020
On the @CNN homepage now: My article on how Very Good Rescue Dogs help scientists track the health of #endangeredspecies, including the Southern Resident #Killerwhales. Many thanks to the generous (human) @ConservationK9 team at @UW for their time! https://t.co/enXkKHf8vU
— Starre Julia Vartan (@thecurioushuman) December 10, 2020
A team of @UW researchers, including #UWAllen’s @kheimerl and @infraredether, are using a PIT-UN grant to help build & deploy Cooperative Cellular Networks in the Puget Sound to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities. https://t.co/aJsX8i1snS pic.twitter.com/A6cFYHADmA
— Allen School (@uwcse) December 4, 2020
We have an ongoing partnership/mentorship program with @UW engineering students. Their most recent project involves designing a robot that will help us better inspect culverts and bridges! Read more about it in our blog: https://t.co/CbOucR2F7U
— Washington State DOT (@wsdot) December 10, 2020
Congratulations to @UW graduate Rep. @CathyMcMorris Rodgers, who will be the first woman of either party to take a top leadership position on the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee! https://t.co/zhtr9QtIQZ
— Ana Mari Cauce (@amcauce) December 3, 2020
.@UW researchers are using wastewater to detect #COVID19 outbreaks in neighborhoods.
Read and watch more from @uwengineering: https://t.co/F8cL73sTF9 pic.twitter.com/ER964a4Up0
— UW News (@uwnews) January 13, 2021
For people with spinal cord injuries, everyday tasks — like buttoning a shirt, brushing your teeth — can sometimes be impossible.
This new treatment gives those people some hope — and regained function of their arms and hands. @ctr4neurotech
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— UW News (@uwnews) January 12, 2021
New study finds that seafood mislabeling has a big environmental toll.
Farmed Atlantic salmon, often labeled and sold as Pacific salmon or rainbow trout, is the second-most-consumed mislabeled seafood product in the U.S., just behind shrimp.https://t.co/hm6bTpVkQ3
— UW News (@uwnews) January 5, 2021
This holiday season looks a little different.
We talked to a @UW psychologist about how we can still have holidays full of love and connection — while staying safe.
He also had some tips for how to approach setting goals for the new year. https://t.co/xmdBdgmiTD
— UW News (@uwnews) December 24, 2020
.@UW is welcoming Tent City 3 residents today. The organized tent community will house up to 70 people for the next 3 months. The number reflects a lower density to allow for social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions.
Read more: https://t.co/22Bb7irRYY @uwtcc pic.twitter.com/Gcd15r3yCa
— UW News (@uwnews) December 19, 2020
If you're looking for a last-minute gift for the Dawg on your list, we made a list of @UW-authored books and music. https://t.co/yW8RTiHsV9 pic.twitter.com/nuGSlMYW3y
— UW News (@uwnews) December 18, 2020
“Happy vaccine day," says Steve Fijalka, @UWMedicine’s chief pharmacy officer.
FedEx dropped off nearly 4,000 doses of Pfizer's #COVID19 vaccine to UW Medicine this morning.
via @seattletimes @evanbush https://t.co/uH9WFfp3kN
— UW News (@uwnews) December 14, 2020
Masks and physical distancing will still need to be important parts of our everyday lives, even as people start getting vaccinated for #COVID19.
Deborah Fuller, professor of microbiology at @UWMedicine, speaks to @AP: https://t.co/yMlkq1mO3D
— UW News (@uwnews) December 10, 2020
Once distinct for being one of the quietest places in the world, new research shows how the Hoh Rain Forest and other parts of the Olympic Peninsula are being impacted by an increase in military aircraft traffic. @oldenfish @omfishient
Listen/read more: https://t.co/uLxhiKWyjW pic.twitter.com/PN7oOeRKRy
— UW News (@uwnews) December 9, 2020
Scientists now know why more than half of the coho salmon that return to Puget Sound's urban streams die before they can spawn: A chemical that keeps tires from breaking down too quickly. @uwengineering @UWTacoma https://t.co/97dGUAHWeG pic.twitter.com/wQb36YQowL
— UW News (@uwnews) December 3, 2020
"This year, the glitter of the holidays comes from the scientific community, which is providing some of the most meaningful gifts that we can share with those we love," write @UW Drs. Judith Wasserheit and Larry Corey. @uwsph @uwmedicine – @seattletimeshttps://t.co/SJMS3X37ZW
— UW News (@uwnews) November 30, 2020
Curious what it costs to live in different areas throughout Washington state? @uwnews' interactive map lets you see data for each county and can be adjusted for the number of family members in your household.#PopulationHealth https://t.co/r3AD23aEhP
— University of Washington (@UW) January 12, 2021
With all the stressors in the world, self-care is essential. Licensed clinical social worker at UW Neighborhood Ballard Clinic, Morgan Turner, explains what self-care does and doesn’t mean, the importance, and how to incorporate it into everyday life. https://t.co/00MNGHanjK
— University of Washington (@UW) January 7, 2021
Dr. Seth Cohen, medical director of infection prevention at UWMC, answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine safety.
Vaccines from Pfizer & Moderna are being distributed nationwide. When asked which one he would take, he said: "Which ever one is available." https://t.co/zKUjbzzguj— University of Washington (@UW) January 4, 2021
Both of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the U.S. are RNA vaccines — but what does that mean?
For starters, RNA vaccines use genetic instructions that trigger your body to produce an immune response.@UWMedicine lays out what to know. https://t.co/yLzJ6NDHhP— University of Washington (@UW) January 3, 2021
Every year, @UWDentalSchool residents show off their artistic prowess by crafting wire sculptures out of orthodontic materials — wire, rubber bands and dental acrylic. This year's submissions have set a high bar — follow the link below to check them out! https://t.co/EMR2TISAl8
— University of Washington (@UW) December 31, 2020
An expedition of a lifetime: UW Civil and Environmental Engineering alum Madison Smith, ’19, was part of the largest polar expedition in history, which is advancing climate change research.#ThisIsUWhttps://t.co/mtyxBE21pG pic.twitter.com/VrCxaiBHO5
— University of Washington (@UW) December 30, 2020
NPR spoke with front-line healthcare workers, asking: How do we grieve 300,000 lives lost? "I'm feeling much more anger and frustration than I did before because much of what we're dealing with now was preventable," said @UWMedicine's Dr. Darrell Owen. https://t.co/3fLN6wzYya
— University of Washington (@UW) December 29, 2020
Looking for something new to listen to as we close out the year? UW School of Music faculty share some of their favorite pieces!
Their picks ranged from jazz, classical, Gospel, experimental music, world music, early music and many other genres.@UWArtScihttps://t.co/m7DcCqh0oi pic.twitter.com/kzc6fj8qjZ— University of Washington (@UW) December 27, 2020
.@UWMedicine–@GonzagaU Regional Health Partnership medical students recently delivered on a gift of service for @ugm's free medical clinic.https://t.co/du714HYVCp#ThisIsUW
— University of Washington (@UW) December 25, 2020
While 2020 has brought fitful sleep to many, some are reporting better sleep as a result of working from home.
"Once we get a vaccine, [sleep is] crucial to an effective immune response to getting vaccinated," said @UWMedicine's Dr. Nathaniel Watson. https://t.co/dRHI9YQC7T— University of Washington (@UW) December 24, 2020
Three teams that include researchers from @UWDEOHS have been awarded grants from the @UW_PHI for research exploring economic recovery in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic.#PopulationHealth https://t.co/jVl25f3wvy
— University of Washington (@UW) December 22, 2020
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.@harborviewmc nurse Elisha Angus, BSN, RN, shares how she keeps cool under pressure, even while working in an emergency department during a pandemic. One tip? Show yourself compassion.
“Don’t be too hard on yourself,” says Angus. https://t.co/pI0jPK9j31— University of Washington (@UW) December 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 surge continues past Thanksgiving and into New Years and beyond, it’s time to consider, or reconsider, our in-person holiday plans. @UWMedicine shares some tips on how to talk to friends and family about safe holiday gatherings. https://t.co/43thvj8TeS
— University of Washington (@UW) December 17, 2020
Now that a #COVID19 vaccine is here, how does @UWMedicine plan to roll it out? The first phase includes healthcare workers, and specifically those in patient-care roles. https://t.co/rmQ7KM4k50
— University of Washington (@UW) December 16, 2020
LeAnne Wiles, director of First-Year Programs in @UWundergrad, shares what the UW can do to move towards racial equity.
“We’re moving in the right direction. Things we’re doing right now might have seemed radical when I first came to the UW in '09.” https://t.co/5UApvxV5tV— University of Washington (@UW) December 10, 2020
The #PopulationHealth Initiative is trying to stop another pandemic before it happens, writes @thedaily.
“Most of the issues that we are facing right now in this pandemic is because of socioeconomic activity," said @AliHMokdad of @UW_PHI. https://t.co/9o5ketNWhV— University of Washington (@UW) December 9, 2020
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Sarah Smith, a senior in communications at @uwtacoma, recently completed a documentary about an underwater ocean observatory, learning more about "one of the most underexplored places known to humans."#ThisIsUWhttps://t.co/K5tK5kWLrh pic.twitter.com/CuthnLEoPZ
— University of Washington (@UW) December 3, 2020
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Plenty of offices will be empty until well into 2021, so there's no time like the present to seek feedback from the boss and brush up on your skills. @UWFosterSchool
Read more via the link below. https://t.co/1lUIY7uStV— University of Washington (@UW) December 6, 2020