September 2022
Updated results from COVID-19 vaccine booster trial
Study finds rapid decline in neutralizing antibodies against Omicron after boosting with one of the early COVID-19 vaccines, which targeted the original SARS-CoV-2 strain.
In recognition of National Recovery Month
Addiction research focused on whole-person health
For more than 30 years, researchers at KPWHRI have helped health systems find ways to measure and address alcohol and drug use in nonjudgmental, patient-centered ways that focus on the whole person.
Talking to an addictions researcher
Collaborative Scientist Leah Hamilton, PhD, MPhil, answers questions about her recent and upcoming projects, including a new paper gauging experts' views on opioid-related policies.
More research news
Dementia risk screening tool shows promise in health care setting
In a new study, a tool to help discover undiagnosed dementia performed well in 2 separate health systems.
New open data to help understand Alzheimer’s
Cell by cell, scientists are building a high-resolution map of brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease.
Comparing different types of bariatric surgery: What’s right for you?
Based on their studies, KPWHRI researchers explain the risks and benefits.
Former KPWHRI Executive Director Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, retires
As he leaves Kaiser Permanente, the ACT Study founder reflects on putting enlightened aging into practice.
Hello, colleagues (and so long, summer)!
KPWHRI had its first all-institute gathering since the start of the pandemic in late August when many of us met up for a BBQ (and magic show!) at Seward Park.
Recognition
- Hoopes and Sucato selected as top doctors
- KPWHRI welcomes Ruben Martinez, PhD
- Richards presents to Permanente leaders
- Hsu and Tufte speak to primary care organization
- Brown featured at Modern Healthcare Symposium
- Cruz presents at national statistical meeting
- Coley speaks at Alzheimer's conference
- KPWHRI represented at SIRC
- Green speaks at hypertension conference
More KPWHRI News
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.