In the News

On March 2, the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairs (AMSPCD) inaugurated Dr. Leslie R. Walker as president. In this two-year position, she will lead the activities that provide training environments to ensure the next generation of pediatric primary care and pediatric specialists provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and cost-effective care.

Read a Q+A with Dr. Hannibal Person (he/him), a gastroenterologist and hepatologist in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and a a co-investigator and co-facilitator for the Bias Reduction in Medicine tailored for pediatrics (BRIMP+).

Welcome the Year of the Snake, a symbol of transformation and new beginnings.

Congratulations to UW Pediatric’s Dr. Shaquita Bell for her incredible impact, leadership, & work at The Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic!

The Gates Foundation has recognized the invaluable work of the Seattle Children's Research Institute, particularly highlighting Dr. Kevin Urdahl's lab and their innovative Ultra-Low-Dose mouse model.
As we welcome 2025, Dr. Leslie Walker-Harding and Erin Allen take this opportunity to recognize the dedication and innovation of our UW Pediatrics community.

The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program took part of the 2024 National Conference with the Research Society for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms in Seattle.

UW Pediatrics staff gather on December 18th for a warm winter celebration.

Dr. Margaret Rosenfeld and Dr. Taylor Sawyer are stepping down from their Associate Vice Chair roles.

A recent study led by Dr. Greg Valentine, an associate professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine, has uncovered some promising findings regarding maternal health. His team discovered that chewing xylitol gum during pregnancy can significantly impact outcomes for both mothers and babies.