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PHARM 499 B/HEOR 552 – Application of Machine Learning in Health Economics and Outcomes Research

Instructor: Noémi Kreif, Assistant Professor, The CHOICE Institute (nkreif@uw.edu) Location: Magnuson Health Sciences Center, Room T531 Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Credits: 3 About the Course: This course introduces machine learning methods, focusing on understanding the applied literature, gaining hands-on experience with basic analysis to address health outcomes, policy, and economics-related questions, and communicating results to a general scientific audience. Provides an overview of topics related to using machine learning for health policy analysis and…

Call for Proposals: UW Three Minute Thesis

Proposals for the virtual preliminary round due: March 20, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (PDT) Learn more about the UW Three Minute Thesis and submit a proposal // Submit a proposal Send questions to: uw3mt@uw.edu One slide. Three Minutes. Your thesis. $2,000 in prizes. Theme: How does your graduate research demonstrate impact for the public good? Are you a UW graduate student in the final stages of your capstone, thesis, or dissertation project? Apply to compete in the 2026 UW Three…

Register Now For EXPO 2026: ITHS Symposium & Poster Session

Expo 26 is right around the corner and ITHS has another impressive lineup of speakers and presenters for attendees this year. This year we’re proud to announce that the University of Washington President, Dr. Robert J. Jones, will be offering a keynote address, followed by remarks from Tueng Shen, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Medical Technology Innovation, and inaugural director of the future Kren Engineering-based Medicine Institute (KEMi) between UW Medicine and College of Engineering. Our theme is Engineering and…

Learn Amharic This Summer

Are you a UW Nursing student looking to fulfill your language requirement and strengthen your cultural competence? Consider enrolling in Intensive Elementary Amharic this summer quarter. This 10-credit, hybrid course is designed for motivated students who want immersive language learning with built-in flexibility. Whether you plan to work in diverse clinical settings, serve multilingual communities, or prepare for global health opportunities, learning Amharic gives you a meaningful edge in patient-centered care. Amharic is spoken by millions and is one of…

March: A Season of Reflection, Renewal, and Caring for One Another

March arrives with a sense of transition. As the days grow longer and the early signs of spring begin to appear, communities around the world mark this time through traditions of reflection, celebration, and renewal. In our UW SON community, these moments remind us that well-being is something we nurture not only individually, but together. Throughout this month, we recognize Women’s History Month, honoring the many ways women have shaped scholarship, health, communities, and movements for justice. International Women’s Day (March 8) offers…