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Promising Young Scientist: For Jonas Gustafson, Success Combines ‘Interest, Drive, and Grit’

April 16, 2025 | by BBI Communications

Fifth grade teacher ‘allowed me to establish a life-long knack and passion for STEM’

MSS 2025 Update: BioMarin Sponsorship Aims to Drive Progress in Development of Therapies for Rare Diseases

April 10, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘The science in the field of genetic variants is moving really fast and the Mutational Scanning Symposium offers great opportunities to stay connected with other institutions and colleagues at its forefront.’

Spotlight on MSS 2025: Lindorff-Larsen to Address Symposium on Interface Between Variant Effects and Interpretation

April 07, 2025 | by BBI VCommunications

Kresten Lindorff-Larsen, one of the speakers at the 2025 Mutational Scanning Symposium, discusses his upcoming presentation and his background.

Nature Perspective Reflects Foundational Principles of Seattle Hub

March 25, 2025 | by Excerpted from Nature Reviews Genetics

‘Further our understanding of cell decisions over time, given their cellular ancestry and past cell trajectories, and in response to external signals and spatial context’

Promising Young Scientist: A Researcher Finds ‘Perfect Match for My Professional Interests’ at Seattle Hub

March 20, 2025 | by BBI Communications

As a teenager, Hina Iftikhar set her sights on practicing medicine in her home country of Pakistan. But her father, a physician, was convinced she could “do much more interesting things in life than become a doctor.”

Paper Advances Understanding how Genetic Variations Drive Disease: Q &A with BBI’s Dr. Andrew Stergachis

March 17, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘We were able to precisely resolve the genetic and molecular basis of (the individual patient’s) condition, thereby providing both her family and care team with answers to help support her moving forward.’

Washington Research Foundation Awards $10M to Seattle Hub to Advance Cell and Genome Technologies

March 06, 2025 | by Washington Research Foundation

Five-year grant, one of the largest in the foundation's history, will support groundbreaking work by Brotman Baty Institute and the Allen Institute

Promising Young Scientist: Jonas Koeppel Overcomes a Professional Dilemma and Later Joins ‘Super Cool’ SeaHub

February 26, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘Unique blend of creativity, technical mastery, and unwavering enthusiasm’

Landmark Seqfirst-neo Study Showcases Significant Impact of Genomic Testing in NICUs, Revealing Gaps in Protocols

February 24, 2025 | by GeneDX Communications

New study reveals widespread use of rapid genome sequencing demonstrates more critically ill infants should be tested to reduce missed genetic conditions and promote equitable care for infants at their most critical stage

AVE Alliance Annual Report Chronicles Endeavors to ‘Profoundly Impact Human Health’

February 21, 2025 | by BBI Communications

The Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance has chosen “gratitude” as the theme for its 2024 Annual Report and for good reason.

Q and A with Dr. David Adams on MSS 2025 and Prospects for Completing a Clinical Atlas of Variant Effects

February 20, 2025 | by BBI Communications

Dr. David Adams, founding member of the Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance, will be a featured speaker at the Eighth Annual 2025 Mutational Scanning Symposium, May 21 to 23, in Barcelona

UW Medicine Huddle: Mapping Genetic Variants and Their Ties to Disease

February 13, 2025 | by Matt Fitzsimons, UW Medicine

Accelerating discoveries: UW Medicine and the Brotman Baty Institute lead a worldwide effort; Scientists are on track to map 1,000 genes by 2030; and Patients and families are already seeing benefits.

Q&A with Dr. Sudarshan Pinglay on Paper Regarding Structural Variants and Genome-Shuffle-Seq

February 12, 2025 | by BBI Communications

Dr. Pinglay and UW Genome Sciences researchers recently published, “Multiplex generation and single cell analysis of structural variants in mammalian genomes” in the journal Science. That study, in tandem with another paper by the Wellcome Sanger Institute, advance the study of structural variants.

Robin Prentice: Using Science and Operations to Help Chart SeaHub’s Journey

January 28, 2025 | by BB Communications

A 25-plus-year career in science and operations management bookended by fascinating start-ups

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant Advances BBI Research to ‘Democratize’ Access to Synthetic DNA

January 27, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘Hopeful our work will enable not just us – but researchers everywhere – in a few years to readily obtain synthetic DNA’

Registration Opens for 8th Annual Mutational Scanning Symposium

January 24, 2025 | by BBI Communications

Register now for the 8th Annual Mutational Scanning Symposium, May 21st through 23rd in Barcelona: “Mapping and Modeling Variant Effects at Scale.”

BBI Year in Review: 2024

January 07, 2025 | by BBI Communications

The start of a new year offers the opportunity to explore organizational highlights over the previous 12 months. Here are several exceptional events and peer-reviewed papers from 2024.

BBI Shares Knowledge – and Equipment – with Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab to Advance Testing for H5N1 and other Viruses

January 07, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘Animals represent an important potential for human pathogens'

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Supports BBI to Better Understand Genetic Variants

January 06, 2025 | by BBI Communications

‘Critical step toward CZI’s mission to cure, prevent, or manage diseases by end of 21st Century’

White Paper Examines Molecular, Physiological, and Environmental Effects on Genetic Variants

January 06, 2025 | by BBI Communications

There are about 8.2 billion people in the world and each one has their own set of common and rare genetic variants. Moreover, environmental exposures determine each person’s risk of disease and potential prognosis.

SeaHub Celebrates First Anniversary

December 04, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Bringing together the best of large-scale science and philanthropy’

Promising Young Scientist: A Public Health Geneticist Blends Bioinformatics and a ‘Sincere Desire to Improve the Human Condition’

December 03, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Nikhita Damaraju works in the family business.

BBI Scientists Recognized as ‘Highly Cited Researchers’

December 02, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Three BBI scientists - Riza Daza, Jay Shendure, and Cole Trapnell - have been recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers”

MSS 2025 Speakers will Offer Perspectives on AI, Bioengineering, and Other Topics

November 05, 2024 | by BBI Communications

A dozen experts on subjects, ranging from computational biology to bioengineering to AI, have been confirmed for the Eighth Annual Mutational Scanning Symposium, May 21st through 23rd in Barcelona, Spain.

Q and A with Dr. Danny Miller Recapping the 2024 Long-Read Sequencing Symposium

November 01, 2024 | by BBI Communcations

[Editor’s note: BBI’s Danny Miller, M.D., Ph.D., hosted the second and now annual Long Read Sequencing Symposium on October 28th at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute. The event was hosted by PacBio. Here, Miller shares his observations on the symposium.]

Nobuhiko Hamazaki and his Lab Bring Stem Cell Expertise to ‘Science Without Limits’ Sea-Hub Project

October 28, 2024 | by BBI Communications

“By building something new, we can have a deeper understanding of how that new creation functions.” Nobuhiko Hamazaki

Promising Young Scientist: Riddhiman Garge Embraces Two Distinct Passions

October 23, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Writing music is similar to writing a research paper’

Researchers, Clinicians, Funders Create Roadmap for Clinical Atlas of Variant Effects by 2030

October 21, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Tight integration of AI and experiments needed to optimize allocation of resources and deliver high-quality variant effect information’

Lead Organizers Offer Insights into Planning for 8th Annual Mutational Scanning Symposium

October 17, 2024 | by BBI Communications

The 8th annual Mutational Scanning Symposium will be held in Barcelona, Spain, May 21-23, at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park

Promising Young Scientist: From Malaria Vaccines to Sea-Hub, Jason Netland is ‘Fearless About Trying New Things’

October 01, 2024 | by BBI Communications

'I’m not really an East Coast person. It’s more laid back here in Seattle. People are friendlier, and there’s the beautiful natural environment – the water, the mountains.'

Q&A with Scott Furlan on the Upcoming Long-Read Sequencing Symposium

September 30, 2024 | by BBI Communications

[NOTE: Dr. Furlan, M.D. is a physician at Seattle Children's, an assistant professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, is scheduled to present at the BBI-sponsored Long-Read Sequencing Symposium on October 28th at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute.]

Q&A with Chia-Lin Wei on the Upcoming Long-Read Sequencing Symposium

September 30, 2024 | by BBI Communications

[NOTE: Dr. Wei, Ph.D., is the Director of the Northwest Genomics Center and a Professor of Genome Sciences at the UW. She is scheduled to present at the BBI-sponsored Long-Read Sequencing Symposium on October 28th at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute.]

‘Exciting Time in Precision Medicine:’ Fred Hutch Symposium Offers National Leaders in Cancer Vaccines

September 19, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Symposium on advancing cancer vaccines will convene 'national leaders in vaccine design and expert immune-oncologists'

Promising Young Scientist: Sanjay Srivatsan Believes His Lab’s Research can be a ‘Force for Good in the World’

September 06, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Seeking ‘dynamic young people who are willing to dream big’ for his work at the Hutch

New BBI Study Reveals Need for Gene-Specific Calibration in AI-Predicted Variant Effect Data

September 04, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Output from these AI models requires careful calibration before it can be used in clinical genetics…. Data must be tested against control variants and adjusted as needed.’

Deadline Approaching for Oral Presentation Abstracts for Long-Read Sequencing Symposium

September 04, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Deadline to submit abstracts is rapidly approaching – 5 pm on September 27th

SASC User Group to Convene September 27

September 04, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Fostering belonging and unity among Puget Sound area researchers working in single cell genomics

Julia Foreman: ‘There is so much potential in the reclassification of variants’

August 19, 2024 | by Sayeh Gorjifard

Even before making strides in human genetic variant interpretation, Dr. Julia Foreman, Ph.D., always enjoyed studying the effects of mutations. “Genetics is fascinating, particularly developmental genetics,” she proclaims.

Promising Young Scientist: A ‘Defiant’ Researcher, Inspired by Personal Connection to Nobel Laureates Crick and Watson, Joins Sea-Hub Faculty

July 31, 2024 | by BBI Communications

For a 30-year-old, Sudarshan Pinglay has an impressive CV

Interns Explore Career Paths at BBI and Fred Hutch

July 25, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘There are always ways to apply your different skills to science’

Annual Intern Forum-Luncheon Provides Students Opportunities to Discuss Careers with Scientists

July 22, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘They have clarity and consideration of what lies before them in an academic career’

‘I Hope this Event will Move Everybody Forward:’ Q&A with Dr. Danny Miller on Upcoming Long-Read Symposium

July 19, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Event will be October 28 at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute

New Science Podcast Focuses on Genetic Variants and Rare Diseases

June 24, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘We want to people to understand the magnitude of problem researchers are facing. And develop some level of empathy for those dealing with rare diseases.’ Alex Nguyen, Ph.D.

Promising Young Scientist: Gabe Boyle’s ‘Meandering’ Career Path Settles in at UW and Seattle Children’s

June 17, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Genuinely interested in applying his knowledge of biology to help children with cancer, and brings a curiosity to his work that is infectious’

UW Genome Sciences Hackathon Leads to New Long-Read Sequencing Technology

June 11, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘An opportunity to test a wide range of machine learning approaches’

MSS 2024: Recap and Observations from Sumaiya Iqbal and Doug Fowler

May 31, 2024 | by BBI Communications

BBI's Dr. Doug Fowler and Dr. Sumaiya Iqbal of the Broad Institute reflect on the 2024 Mutational Scanning Symposium and offer suggestions for the 2025 event

Alan Rubin: ‘Unwavering dedication to open science and power of MaveDB’

May 24, 2024 | by Sayeh Gorjifard

His early work and contributions helped launch the Atlas of Variant Effects (AVE) Alliance, where he is now a member of the executive committee and co-chair of the AVE Data Coordination and Dissemination workstream

Promising Young Scientist: Fred Hutch’s Stephanie Dobersch has Found Her Calling in Pancreatic Cancer Research

May 23, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘An impressive body of work that will revolutionize the way we identify, understand, and treat different subtypes’

Genetic test analysis led to artistic expression of thanks

May 21, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Guild presents quilt to Genetic Medicine Clinic in appreciation of member learning her genetic variants

Seattle Area Single Cell User Group: Building Momentum and Community

April 29, 2024 | by Mary O’Neill, Ph.D.

The Seattle Area Single Cell user group, otherwise known as SASC, held its first meeting on February13. If the results of that meeting were any indication of the group’s future, I am quite optimistic.

BBI Expert Panel Provides Insights about Human Genome Project to Trainees at NHGRI Conference

April 24, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Medical genetics ‘will become the soul of precision medicine in every field’

Q&A with Drs. Heidi Rehm and Vijay Sankaran, Keynote Speakers at the 2024 Mutational Scanning Symposium

April 17, 2024 | by BBI Communications

'Advancing genomic medicine through global collaboration'

Panel on Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology Explores Project’s Objectives and Potential

April 09, 2024 | by BBI Communications

The Allen Institute on April 1 hosted a celebration of The Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology (Seattle Hub), which included a panel discussion. Here are excerpted remarks from each of the five presenters.

Promising Young Scientist: Clara Libbrecht: Working ‘Bench to Bedside’ for Children

April 01, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘You want to do something in the lab that matters within your lifetime’

Long-Read Sequencing Consortium Offers PhD Students a Role in Addressing Precision Medicine Challenge

March 29, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Working under the direction of BBI’s Danny Miller, M.D., Ph.D., three graduate students, along with colleagues in the U.S. and five other nations, are working on research that promises to address one of precision medicine’s greatest challenges.

SeaHub’s Jesse Gray: Embarking on the greatest opportunity – and most daunting challenge – of his career

March 28, 2024 | by BBI Communications

‘Biotechnology as substrate for human creativity’

Q&A with JT Neal on Planning for the 2024 Mutational Scanning Symposium

March 07, 2024 | by BBI Communications

[Editor’s Note: J.T. Neal, Ph.D., of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is leading the planning and organization for the 2024 Mutational Scanning Symposium.]

New Faculty Member: ‘Sense of Humor and Resiliency’ Drive Autumn York Toward Success

February 27, 2024 | by BBI Communications

This is the first in a series of articles on new faculty members at BBI's three institutions: UW Medicine, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Seattle Children's Hispital.

‘Sea-Hub is a Different Type of Science:’

February 21, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Three Young Scientists Participating in Groundbreaking Initiative

Birth coincides with rapid changes in gene activities

February 16, 2024 | by UW Medicine Communications

Time-lapse gene transcript profiling at the single-cell level during mouse prenatal development reveals this and other transformations.

‘Unparalleled Opportunity to Hear from Leaders on New Trends in Computational Science, Genomics, and Precision Medicine’

February 15, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Seventh Annual Mutational Scanning Symposium Set for May 22 – 24 at Broad Institute

Long-COVID Symposium Explores What is Known – and Not Known – about Disease

February 14, 2024 | by BBI Communcations

‘Many trials underway to explore interventions’

Seattle Area Single Cell User Group to Launch February 13

January 31, 2024 | by BBI Communications

'We hope SASC will help foster community among researchers facing similar dilemmas and propel our collective research efforts forward.' Dr. Mary O’Neill, BBI’s director of Single Cell Genomics

Q&A with Dr. Cole Trapnell on the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology

January 30, 2024 | by BBI Communications

BBI's Dr. Trapnell offers observations and insights into the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology

Reflecting on a Year of ‘Unprecedented Progress’

January 17, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Highlights from the Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance’s 2023 Annual Report

Promising Young Scientist: Sophia Gibson Intends to Work in the ‘Computational Space,’ Without ‘Leaving the Bench Behind’

January 16, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Dr. Lea Starita: 'She probes difficult genetics questions from all sides and does not stop exploring possible answers until she’s confident she’s right.'

Q&A with Dr. Marion Pepper on the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology

January 05, 2024 | by BBI Communications

On December 7, the UW, the Allen Institute, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced the launch of the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology. Among the UW Medicine researchers leading the project is Dr. Marion Pepper. Here are some of Pepper’s initial observations about the project

UW set to break ground on 69-acre redevelopment to create Seattle innovation hub

January 04, 2024 | by Lisa Stiffler of GeekWire

The UW this year expects to break ground on a new building called Brightwork whose tenants will include BBI.

Seattle Flu Alliance to Host Symposium on Long-COVID

January 02, 2024 | by BBI Communications

Event to feature experts from hospitals, UW Medicine, and public health agencies

Reflecting Back on 2023

December 29, 2023 | by BBI Communications

The start of a new year offers the opportunity to explore organizational highlights over the previous 12 months; here are a few exceptional events from 2023.

BBI & UW Medicine Launch ‘New Age of Experimentation’ with Allen Institute and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

December 07, 2023 | by UW Medicine

‘Potential to transform how scientists study the role of cells and genes in human health by providing unprecedented clarity into how biological events unfold over time’

BBI’s Long-Read Sequencing Symposium Called ‘Inspirational’

December 04, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Dr. Danny Miller, the scientific advisor to BBI’s Long Read Sequencing Symposium on November 15, had three overarching goals for the half-day symposium. All three were met.

BBI’s BAT-Lab Staff Explore Augmented Reality

December 01, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘This technology could be really important should we have another national emergency or a pandemic’

Promising Young Scientist: Sam Smukowski Integrates Genetics and Philosophy on a Journey Studying Neurodegenerative Disease

November 01, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘Sam has made some profound insights into our understanding of the molecular contributions to Alzheimer’s Disease’

Q&A With Cole Trapnell: National Human Genome Research Institute Meeting

November 01, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Dr. Trapnell reflects on why this meeting was so important and speaks to the value of insights based on spontaneous conversations with colleagues

Speakers Confirmed for November 15 BBI Long-Read Sequencing Symposium

October 31, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Bringing together Seattle-area users ‘to learn from each other, build new collaborations, and to explore potential synergies’

BBI Grant Leads to NIH Funding Enabling Dr. Taran Gujral to Study FLC, and Other Rare Cancers

October 30, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘One should never have preconceived notions in cancer research’

BBI’s Brian Shirts Receives Catalyst for Next-Generation Oncology Award

October 25, 2023 | by BBI Communications

AstraZeneca-Scientific American $50k Grant Will Enhance Non-Profit ‘ConnectMyVariant’

Scientists generate first single-cell ‘atlas’ of primate brain to help explore links between molecules, cells, brain function, and disease

October 12, 2023 | by Joe Caspermeyer, Assistant Director, Science Communications, Arizona State University

More than 4 million cells profiled to make largest atlas to date to help explore the evolution of the human brain and new targets for disease and treatments

Metastatic Lung Disease: The Challenge of Preventing “an Assault from Within’

September 21, 2023 | by BBI Communications

BBI’s Dr. Mark Headley has devoted his career to battling what he calls “an assault from within.”

Dr. Andrew Stergachis Explains BBI’s New Clinical Variant Database

September 21, 2023 | by BBI Communications

With a five-year, $4.7 million grant from the National Human Genome Institute, Dr. Andrew Stergachis and BBI have created a clinical genetic variant database.

Promising Young Scientist: Meg Lunn-Halbert has a ‘Combination of Skills (that) Go a Long Way in Science’

September 20, 2023 | by BBI Communications

“Cancer affects everyone in the family. I’ve experienced this first-hand. Volunteering alongside a family with a child undergoing cancer treatment is a way for me to give a small sense of normalcy to those who are grieving.”

UW Honors BBI Benefactors Dan and Pam Baty with Gates Volunteer Service Award

September 20, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘Lifetime of philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and impact’

Upcoming Long-Read Sequencing Symposium: Q&A with BBI’s Dr. Danny Miller

September 19, 2023 | by BBI Communications

UW’s Dr. Danny Miller (M.D., Ph.D.) is the scientific advisor to the upcoming long-read symposium BBI is hosting November 15 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

Promising Young Scientist: Manith Atapattu has a ‘Genuine Enthusiasm for Solving Problems’

August 31, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Manith Atapattu last spring observed something quite different: doctors making “house calls” to patients’ homes.

BBI and IPD Engage High School Students in Summer STEM Camp

August 31, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘Reminded me of seeing myself getting interested in science for the first time”

BBI Hosts CDC Officials’ Visit to UW Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence

August 28, 2023 | by BBI Communications

BBI hosted officials from the CDC August 25 on the UW campus of the Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence (PGCoE), one of five in the nation funded by the CDC to prepare for and respond to microbial threats to public health.

BBI Hosting Long-Read Symposium in November

August 24, 2023 | by BBI Communications

BBI is hosting a half-day symposium November 15 on long-read sequencing, with invited and contributed talks on ways long-read sequencing is being used in the Puget Sound region.

Irene Gallego Romero Joins Global AVE Alliance

August 22, 2023 | by BBI Communications

“Dr. Gallego Romero is highly accomplished and talented scientist, and I particularly value her perspective on human evolution and genetic diversity.” BBI's Dr. Doug Fowler

Building an atlas of gene variants to understand health and disease

August 16, 2023 | by Alexandra Canet Font, Marketing Manager, Wellcome Genome Campus

Mutational scanning technologies are revolutionising the way we understand human genetic variation

Summer Interns and BBI Faculty Share Personal Stories, Insights, and Career Trajectories

August 06, 2023 | by BBI Communications

More than 30 interns from BBI’s three institutions – UW Medicine, Fred Hutch and Seattle Children’s – engaged with six professors July 2 to explore academic and career trajectories

Honorable Pursuits: BBI Interns Set Their Sights on Careers of Compassion

August 02, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Every summer, BBI sponsors interns at its three institutions – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Here are profiles of their lives and future livelihoods.

Following Up on MSS 2023: Perspectives from Two Participants

July 28, 2023 | by BBI Communications

The 6th annual Mutational Scanning Symposium was held July 13 and 14 in the UK. Drs. Raghavan Varadarajan, a biophysicist and professor at the Indian Institute of Science, and Yann Ilboudo, a research associate at McGill University, offer their reflections

National Scientific Consortium, with BBI Members, Exploring Tests to Discover Causes of Unexplained Genetic Disorders

July 25, 2023 | by BBI Communications

A consortium of scientists at five leading research centers in the United States will soon publish a paper seeking to address a daunting challenge in precision medicine: identifying the best genetic test to make precise genetic diagnoses in families with a Mendelian condition.

BBI Faculty Conversations: Dr. Elizabeth Blue

July 12, 2023 | by BBI

We are joined by BBI Member Dr. Elizabeth Blue, Associate Professor of Medical Genetics in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington.

Promising Young Scientist: From Bangkok to Seattle, Nuttada Panpradist is a Profile in Courage

June 29, 2023 | by BBI Communications

‘Hard work and perseverance can allow you to reach your goals’

NIH Awards BBI $4.7 Million Grant to Expand Clinical Use of Variant Data

June 28, 2023 | by BBI Communications

BBI has been awarded a new five-year, $4.7 million grant to identify the clinical utility of large-scale functional data and how best to translate them so physicians can incorporate that data into their clinical practices.

UW President Cauce Praises BBI’s Husky Coronavirus Testing Team at Awards Ceremony

June 09, 2023 | by BBI Communications

Members of BBI’s Husky Coronavirus Testing (HCT) Team were “truly, truly heroic” and “helped the university to continue our mission of public service throughout the pandemic,” UW President Ana Mari Cauce said June 8 at the university’s Distinguished Staff Award ceremony

BBI’s Husky Coronavirus Testing Team Receives Top UW Staff Award

May 29, 2023 | by BBI Communications

BBI’s Husky Coronavirus Testing (HCT) Team has been selected for the UW’s 2023 Distinguished Staff Award for Innovation. The honor recognizes outstanding employees “who contribute to the richness and diversity of our University community.”