MPH
September 27, 2025
Htet Htet Aung
My research interests focus on HIV and tuberculosis, with an emphasis on social and structural factors that influence prevention, treatment, and adherence. I am also interested in implementation science and program evaluation in community-based public health settings. My background in clinical and public health work inspired me to pursue epidemiology as a way to connect…
September 25, 2025
Kylie Jones
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Kylie Jones is pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. She earned her B.A. in Public Health Policy with a minor in Asian Studies from the University of California, Irvine, where she concentrated on public health practice, student leadership, and…
Varuna Ravi
September 22, 2025
Anshu Poudel
Anshu Poudel earned her BS in Public Health from San Francisco State University. She is passionate about using epidemiological methods and machine learning to tackle health inequities, especially in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and substance use. She is drawn to the way data can tell human stories and spark real change in communities. At UW, Anshu…
September 21, 2025
Lewis Greenstein
I am an MPH student interested primarily in vector borne, zoonotic, and infectious disease. I have a background in entomology, ecology, and evolutionary biology as well as experience in clinical and pre-hospital medical practice.
Uthaylah Al-Arab
Uthaylah is a second-generation American-Lebanese student born and raised in Lebanon. Her research interests include climate change, wildfire smoke, epidemiology, and the effect of nutrition on maternal and child health. She plans on applying to medical school after completing her MPH to practice pediatrics. She would use her knowledge from the MPH program to equip…
September 15, 2025
Maddie Ediger
September 12, 2025
Astrid Maves
Astrid Maves is an MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology. She obtained a BS in Clinical Psychology and a BA in History with an emphasis in the History of Science from the University of California, San Diego. Prior to graduate school she worked as a clinical research assistant for UC San Diego Health's HIV…
August 5, 2025
Abortion Restrictions and Violence Against Women and Girls 15-44 in Missouri, 2012-2023
Abstract Abortion restrictions in the United States continue to threaten the health equity and bodily autonomy of those who can become pregnant, increasing risk for violent victimization. Research is needed to understand how abortion restrictions contribute to the normalization of violence against women and girls. This study used multiple interrupted time series analyses to examine…
Associations of Depression with Opioid Use Among Pregnant Individuals, and Rural-Urban Differences in the Relationships: An Analysis of PRAMS Data
Abstract Background: Depression during pregnancy affects approximately 15–20% of pregnancies and is associated with poor maternal and infant outcomes, including increased risk for preterm birth and inadequate prenatal care. It is also linked to adverse health behaviors, including opioid use. While research has documented associations of depression with opioid use during pregnancy, limited work has…
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