Program Activities
UW MSTP students frequently meet formally and informally to share ideas and enjoy life outside of school. Some of the MSTP-sponsored events are:
Spring Graduation Celebration
2023 Class Celebrating Upcoming Graduation
2022 MSTP Entering Class
The 2022 entering class during their stethoscope ceremony in front of Portage Bay
MSTP Annual Retreat
MSTP students gather for the annual summer retreat
MSTP Retreat Poster Session
Students at the MSTP summer retreat participate in a poster session
Directors' Brunch
MSTP students catch up with Program Director Dr. Marshall Horwitz
Q&A with the Directors
MSTP directors hold a Q&A at the annual retreat
White Coat Ceremony
2022 class receiving their white coats
MSTP Retreat
MSTP students and their families meet at one of the many state parks in Washington State for a summer retreat. We welcome incoming students and share science and fellowship. Recent locations have included Semiahmoo Resort, Fort Ebey State Park, Twanoh State Park, Magnuson Park, and Sleeping Lady Resort.
Weekly Journal Club & Monthly Dinner Meetings
These meetings focus on new journal articles and on the research of MSTP students and faculty mentors. The journal club is organized by and for students. The monthly dinners are open to MSTP students and faculty. All involve supper.
2022-23 MSTP Dinner Meeting Dates & Presenter Information
September 22, 2022
Faculty Speaker:
Whitney Harrington, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Seattle Children’s Research Institute
Student Speaker:
Natasha Edman, PhD (E-17)
Baker Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology
October 6, 2022
Faculty Speaker Panel:Â Residency, Fellowship, and Beginning a Faculty Career
Sarah Baxter, MD, PhD (Graduated 2014)
Acting Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Rheumatology), University of Washington
Attending Physician, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Heather Cheng, MD, PhD (Graduated 2007)
Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology), University of Washington
Attending Physician, FHCC
Associate Director, Medical Scientist Training Program
Andrew Stergachis, MD, PhD (graduated 2015)
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Medical Genetics) and Genome Sciences, University of Washington
Attending Physician, University of Washington Medical Center
Anna Sunshine, MD, PhD (graduated 2016)
Acting Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Washington
Attending Psychiatrist, Harborview Medical Center
November 17, 2022
Faculty Speakers:
James V. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch
Student Speaker:
Nicholas Popp (E-15)
Fowler Lab
Genome Sciences
January 5, 2023
Faculty Speaker:
Cyrus Ghajar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Public Health Sciences & Human Biology Divisions – Fred Hutch
Student Speaker:
Zak Yaffe (E-17)
Overbaugh Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
January 19, 2023
Faculty Speaker:
Jessica Hamerman, PhD
Director, Academic Affairs
Member, Center for Fundamental Immunology
Benaroya Research Institute
Affiliate Professor, Dept. of Immunology
University of Washington
Student Speaker:
Malika Hale (E-18)
Rawlings Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program
February 2, 2023
Faculty Speaker:
Richard Adeyemi, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutch
Student Speaker:
Amanda Haack (E-17)
Theberge Lab
Chemistry Graduate Program
April 20, 2023
Faculty Speaker:
Evan Eichler, PhD
Professor, Genome Sciences
Student Speaker:
Greg Olson, PhD (E-14)
Aderem Lab
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Quarterly Directors’ Suppers
1st and 2nd year students have informal suppers with our directors to discuss lab choices, coursework, and any other issues. Students will have met individually with directors between these supper meetings.
Directors’ Brunches
In the fall, we meet at the home of one of the directors for brunch and conversation.