The science of workplace safety
DEOHS Professor Noah Seixas wins national recognition for a career dedicated to protecting vulnerable workers
Antibiotic resistance in orcas
Killer whales can carry antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, according to new UW research. Is that contributing to the decline of this endangered species?
“What are they getting exposed to out there?”
Research led by UW DEOHS measures air traffic pollution around Sea-Tac Airport to understand potential health effects on nearby communities
The human-animal bond
UW, WSU team up to improve the health of homeless youth and their pets
Traffic pollution and dementia
First-of-its-kind study led by DEOHS uses car-mounted sensors to map exposure to Seattle traffic pollution—and reveal its possible link to dementia
Opioids and injured workers
UW researcher behind Washington’s successful effort to reduce prescription opioid deaths says new strategies are needed to help chronic opioid users
Giving voice to vulnerable communities
Two DEOHS student workers honored as Husky 100 winners for their efforts to improve agricultural worker health and safety
Exploring a scientific frontier
DEOHS student Joe Dempsey—the UW School of Public Health’s new Magnuson Scholar—studies how the gut microbiome shapes human health and disease
Hooked on STEM
“Iron Man” technology helps teens connect to new career options through a partnership between DEOHS and Highline Public Schools