Are travel bans effective?
Research is scarce and suggests that travel bans may only delay the spread of disease, says a new paper from the University of Washington
DEOHS faculty win global innovation awards
Funds will support international health studies on heat waves, natural hazards and sustainable food
Responding now to climate change
New DEOHS study finds health officials want to prepare for the threat of climate change but lack resources, guidance
Preparing for the next pandemic
Funding from the UW Population Health Initiative kick-starts a new collaboration on global health security co-led by DEOHS professor
The odds of death from wildfire smoke
New UW study finds increase in risk of dying in the days after exposure to wildfire smoke
Saving lives and the planet
Research on the health benefits of solar panels creates new opportunities for DEOHS student Marissa Van Ry
Connecting the dots between science and impact
From air pollution to toxic chemicals in our food systems, DEOHS doctoral student Rachel Shaffer is translating her research into better health
DEOHS professor named editor of leading environmental health journal
Dr. Joel Kaufman steps into new role with Environmental Health Perspectives while continuing his research, teaching and medical practice at the University of Washington
Our most-read stories of 2019
From “popcorn lung” to mapping environmental health risks: a look back at our top stories from Health & Safety Matters, the DEOHS blog