Department of Epidemiology

MPH


March 28, 2026

Jackson Nyangaresi Nyandoro

Jackson Nyangaresi Nyandoro is a medical professional and clinical researcher from Kenya, currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Nairobi and has over four years of post-internship experience in clinical…


March 2, 2026

Sarah Hagengruber

Sarah Hagengruber is pursuing her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. Prior to attending UW, Sarah graduated with a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Montana State University in May of 2025. She is interested in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and hospital-acquired infections. In her free time, Sarah…


January 28, 2026

Marin Strong

Doctoral student in Nursing Science, global health scientist in training, and Registered Nurse passionate about healthy communities and people locally and globally, with special interest and experience in global public health, critical approaches, health disparities and equity, primary care, infectious diseases, and preventative care. Places I've been privileged to live, learn, work, &/or collaborate on…


October 9, 2025

Yvette Kiptoo

A global health advocate and epidemiology MPH student dedicated to health equity. Having lived in six countries, I’ve witnessed firsthand the disparities in healthcare systems, driving my commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved communities. Passionate about bridging research, advocacy, and policy to create lasting impact in under-resourced settings. If you share this interest or…


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…



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