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:
2019 MSTP Entering Class
The 2019 entering class visit the MSTP office, home of the student lounge and journal club
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
White Coat Ceremony
New MSTP students receive their white coats
Q&A with the Directors
MSTP directors hold a Q&A at the annual retreat
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, 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.
2020-21 MSTP Dinner Meeting Dates & Presenter Information
September 17, 2020
Faculty Speaker: Neil King, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry
Student Speaker: Anna-Lisa Doebley (E-15)
Graduate Student, Molecular and Cellular Biology
November 19, 2020
Faculty Speakers: Josh Woodward, PhD
Associate Professor, Microbiology
Student Speaker: David Bacsik (E-15)
Graduate Student, Genome Sciences
January 7, 2021
Faculty Speaker: Jesse Bloom, PhD
Associate Professor, Basic + Public Health Sciences, FHCRC
Student Speaker: Shivam Zaver (E-15)
Graduate Student, MCB
January 28, 2021
Faculty Speaker: Rosana Risques, PhD
Associate Professor, Pathology
Student Speaker: Allen Roberts (E-15)
Graduate Student, Epidemiology
February 11, 2021
Faculty Speaker: Ashleigh Theberge, PhD
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Student Speaker: Gabe Erion (E-15)
Graduate Student, Computer Science and Engineering
February 25, 2021
Faculty Speaker: Bessie Young, MD, MPH
Professor, Division of Nephrology
Section Head, VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Associate Chair for Diversity and Inclusion
Student Speaker: Kate Crawford (E-15)
Graduate Student, Genome Sciences
April 22, 2021
Faculty Speaker: Andrew Stergachis, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Medical Genetics
Student Speaker: Jose Pineda (E-15)
Graduate Student, Genome Sciences
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.