Student and Alumni Profiles

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Kholood Altassan, PhD

By tackling infectious disease in her native Saudi Arabia, this DEOHS student is breaking new research ground

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Magali Blanco, PhD

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

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Joseph Dempsey, PhD

DEOHS student Joe Dempsey—the UW School of Public Health’s new Magnuson Scholar—studies how the gut microbiome shapes human health and disease

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Rachel Shaffer, PhD

April 4 is Husky Giving Day! Your gift supports DEOHS students like Rachel Shaffer, whose research on the health effects of toxic chemicals is drawing international attention

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Erica Grant, MPH

Recent DEOHS graduate finds there’s no substitute for “getting your boots dirty” through experiences in the field

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Brianna Willis, MPH

Brianna Willis, SPH master’s fellowship winner, forges a new path in One Health

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Claire Pendergrast, MPH

DEOHS student Claire Pendergrast explores health equity, disaster resilience among older adults

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Miriam Calkins, PhD

Award-winning DEOHS student studies the risks outdoor laborers face with rising temperatures

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Graeme Carvlin, PhD

Innovative air-quality monitor developed by DEOHS student provides communities with real-time data at lower cost

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Ali Everhart, BS

DEOHS student pursues passion for environmental health in some of America’s hardest-to-reach locations

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Meagan Jackson, MS Thesis

DEOHS student’s work leads to environmental recommendations to create cleaner waterways

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