Front row (L-R): Weichao Yuwen, Worakanya Buranaphatthana, Patrick Sanger, Ryan Sequin, Ciwang Teyra Photo: Pat McGiffert
The 2014-2015 Magnuson Scholars, members of Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s family, former congressional staff members, and the Magnuson Chair in Medicine gathered on February 10, 2013, to celebrate the late senator’s legacy. They also recognized the outstanding graduate and post graduate work and research of this year’s Magnuson Scholars.
The six Magnuson Scholars provided compelling updates to the assembled group regarding their current research focus and future plans. Each scholar represents one of the six University of Washington Health Sciences Schools and was selected on the basis of their academic performance and potential contribution to research in the health sciences.
2014-2015 Magnuson Scholars
| Scholar | School |
|---|---|
| Worakanya Buranaphatthana | School of Dentistry |
| Patrick Sanger | School of Medicine |
| Weichao Yuwen | School of Nursing |
| Ryan Patrick Seguin | School of Pharmacy |
| Christine Khosropour | School of Public Health |
| Ciwang Teyra (Mei-Yi Lee) | School of Social Work |
The first Magnuson scholarships were awarded in the academic year of 1993-1994 and to date, 120 Magnuson Scholars have carried on this important aspect of Senator Warren G. Magnuson’s and Jermaine Magnuson’s legacy. As the Magnuson Scholars program approaches its 20th anniversary of support to outstanding health sciences students, it is apparent Senator and Mrs. Magnuson’s commitment to improving the nation’s health is in the hands of highly capable and compassionate scholars.