Scientists Decode Diet From Stool DNA – No Questions Asked
ISB’s Gibbons Lab developed a breakthrough method that analyzes food-derived DNA in fecal metagenomes, allowing for data-driven diet tracking without the need for burdensome questionnaires.
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ISB Mourns the Loss of Visionary Artist Ginny Ruffner
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of renowned artist Ginny Ruffner earlier this year at 72. Ginny has long been an integral part of ISB’s community. Her vibrant artwork continues to bring life to our spaces, and her advocacy as a Foundation Board member leaves a lasting legacy.
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Archive: 2021-22 School Year ISB Education Highlights
In this robust roundup from the 2021-22 academic year, we highlight the top projects the team worked on by month.
Gut Microbiome Composition Predictive of Patient Response to Statins
New ISB research shows that different patient responses to statins can be explained by the variation in the human microbiome. The findings were published in the journal Med, and suggest that microbiome monitoring could be used to help optimize personalized statin treatments.
Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Hospitalized Adults Differ by Age
A just-published study provides new information about which hospitalized COVID-19 patients are most likely to need mechanical ventilation or to die. The ISB-led work shows that vital signs and lab results at the time of hospital admission are the most accurate predictors of disease severity, more so than comorbidities and demographics.
Dr. Sui Huang on the Science Behind Masks
On April 7, 2022, Dr. Sui Huang spoke at a Research Roundtable event on the topic of “The Science Behind Masks.” In light of the recent changes to masking mandates, Dr. Huang explained the science behind how masks work and gave the tools to make an informed decision for yourself.
Understanding, Preventing and Treating Long-Term Effects of COVID: RECOVER Study Enrolling Patients from Pacific Northwest
As part of a massive nationwide effort, ISB is leading a multi-site consortium for the NIH RECOVER (Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery) Initiative. The Pacific Northwest consortium is made up of ISB, Providence, Swedish, and University of Washington School of Medicine.
Three Collaborative Projects Announced for ISB’s 2022 Innovator Award Program
ISB kicked off the sixth year of our successful Innovator Award Program by announcing three collaborative projects. This internal program is designed to support novel research ideas that cut across disciplines and research groups. Washington Research Foundation once again generously pledged $100,000 to fund the awards.