january 2022
Top 10 research highlights in 2021
From vaccines to health equity, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.
Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk
Study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds cataract surgery associated with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population.
‘Do you have access to guns?’ Answers before suicide death
A new study led by Julie Richards, PhD, MPH, shows an opportunity to better identify patients at risk.
Exploring the promise of at-home cervical cancer screening
Kaiser Permanente is at the forefront of research to increase screening rates by using home tests for HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer.
Improving mental health care for youth
Cara Lewis, PhD, co-leads a new center to accelerate use of evidence-based practices in under-resourced settings such as schools.
Award-winning innovation that comes from the heart
Community Resource Specialist Larnette Slade talks about the role that earned KP Washington a national innovation award.
2021 mentorship awards go to Elena ‘Noon’ Kuo and Dori Rosenberg
Outstanding mentorship — emphasizing equity and inclusion — was recognized.
Recognition
- Dr. Dublin consults for FDA on COVID-19 pill
- Dr. Jackson recognized as researcher of the year
- Dr. Hoopes joins KPWHRI faculty
- Drs. Hoopes, Lapham, and Lozano present on adolescent care
- Dr. Sherman presents at international pain forum
- Dr. Penfold presents at NIA Grand Rounds
- Dr. Simon presents at PCORI meeting
- Dr. DeBar presents at NIH Grand Rounds
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