Masaoki received a Dermatology Foundation Research Supplement Award (RSA). The RSA is a new award developed to enhance diversity in dermatology and support the in-depth participation of an under-represented minority medical student in a defined full-time research project.
Joseph Walsh (an undergraduate at the University of Washington) joined our research team.
Takamichi Ito, MD (a dermatologist at Kyushu University) gave a talk at UW Medicine South Lake Union: "CK1α inhibition: a new strategy for UV protection."
Jihoon gave an oral presentation at the 2018 Western Medical Research Conference in Carmel, California: "CRISPR-Cas9 epigenome editing to induce DNA demethylation at p14ARF promoter and inhibit skin cancer." Jihoon received a WAFMR/WAP Student Subspecialty Award.
We would like to give special thanks to the University of Washington Dermatology Administrative Staff, Nghiem Lab, Bomsztyk Lab, and Elkon Lab.
Heather Bottomley has worked for the University of Washington Dermatology for the past six years, including three years as Administrative Assistant to Dr. Paul Nghiem.
Kajan Ratnakumar, PhD (Instructor at the University of Washington Biology) gave a talk at UW Medicine South Lake Union.
Masaoki received recognition for mentoring medical students at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
