Most Eastern Washington counties have fewer than 10 board-certified pediatricians. Five have no pediatricians at all. WSU’s new pediatric medical residency in Spokane will help.
Individuals with a particular variation of the DRD2 gene are resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility.
Washington State University will lead a study to understand the relationship between sleep and chronic pain, part of a nationwide effort to address the rising abuse of opioid pain relievers.
The grants will be used to explore a wide range of health science issues that align with the college’s vision of solving problems in challenging healthcare environments.