Department of Epidemiology

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Diet-related Metabolites Linked to Mortality

Dr. Amanda Fretts' study found older adults with the highest levels of TMAO and related metabolites had a 20–30% higher risk of death.

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Abortion Criminalization is a Public Health Issue

Taylor Riley, Daniel Enquobahrie, and Aaron Katz discuss the impact of abortion restrictions and criminalization on public health.

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START Research Assistants

Learn about Jeremy Beckford, Miranda Delawalla, and Santiago Estrada and their work with the START Center.

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2022 SPH Excellence Awardees

Four UW Epi community members were honored at the SPH Excellence Awards.

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2022 MPH Practicum Symposium

In April, nineteen UW Epi students showcased their practicum learning experiences.

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Bacterial Vaginosis Signs & Symptoms

PhD student Kayla Carter conducted comparative analysis among individuals in Kenya and the United States.

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Handgun carrying among youths in rural settings

"Until now there has been almost no research into the longitudinal patterns of handgun carrying in rural areas.” - Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar.

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Gender Affirming Care and Mental Health in Trans Youth

Study indicates gender-affirming care can lower odds of depression and suicidality in transgender and nonbinary youth.

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Dr. Arjee Restar on Threats to Bodily Atonomy

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care dismiss bodily autonomy.

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Student Highlight

Christina Park, a PhD student, was awarded the Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health to research blood pressure control using mobile health technology in Nepal.

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