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PhD student earns prestigious Tillman Scholar award

Stephanie Mitchell studies transmission of zoonotic diseases between wildlife, domestic livestock and humans

| Claudine Benmar

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Protecting auto shop workers' health

DEOHS researchers partner with the Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County to reduce auto repair workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals

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DEOHS faculty member will be a Fulbright Scholar in Spain

Clinical Associate Professor Jamie Donatuto plans to analyze human-ocean engagement

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Video: UW helps protect Washington’s workers through occupational health and safety research, training

University of Washington’s efforts to keep workers safe are threatened by cuts to federal programs

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Julia Cui stands holding a framed award reading "Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award" next to Joe Lim and Sarah Kim, both wearing graduation regalia.

Nurturing future environmental public health leaders

Professor Julia Cui is the 2025 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor

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Celebrating our 2025 graduates

DEOHS graduates applauded by their families, friends and faculty at a doubleheader of celebrations

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Protecting families from wildfire smoke

DEOHS and collaborators survey Yakima Valley families' perspectives on wildfire smoke health risks

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