Faculty

Karen Edwards

Professor, Epidemiology
Chair - Director, Epidemiology


Education

PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington, 1996
MS Nutritional Sc, California State University, Chico, 1991

Contact


Box 351619
Department of Epidemiology
Seattle, WA

Research Areas

Research Interests

Dr. Edwards' primary research interest is in the area of genetic epidemiology and public health genetics, where she focuses most of her research on diabetes and the metabolic syndrome . However, she works on a broad range of topics and disease areas that also include cardiovascular disease, melanoma and Parkinson's disease. Her work currently involves using family-based approaches and sequencing to identify genetic influences with pleiotropic effects on diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. She is also interested in interactions between environmental factors (diet) and genetic susceptibility to complex disease.

Recent Publications (PubMed)

The Barriers and Enablers to Implementing Child and Family Health Hubs for Migrant Families.
(2026 Apr-Jun)
Int J Integr Care 26(1): 16
Hodgins M, Ostojic K, Edwards K, Lawson K, Hu N, Lyle K, Jubelin M, Arora A, Baird K, Dadich A, Eapen V, Henry A, Hopwood N, Kohlhoff J, O'Loughlin G, Lingam R, Rogers H, Raman S, Rimes T, Woolfenden S, FDCC Collaborative Group
Measuring the efficacy of a four-year longitudinal medical school disabilities curriculum.
(2026 May 7)
BMC Med Educ
Magence AE, Edwards K, Solman S, Wilson J, Petersen KK, Sucich MI, Petersen KH
Providing tailored support to neurodivergent nursing students during their placements.
(2026 Mar 4)
Nurs Stand 41(3): 51-57
Daniel CL, Jones LR, Jones S, Howells R, Williams B, Edwards K, Morgan B
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones: economic evaluation based on the C-GALL trial.
(2024 Dec 24)
Br J Surg 112(1):
Hernández RA, Ahmed I, Edwards K, Hudson J, Gillies K, Bruce R, Bell V, Avenell A, Blazeby J, Brazzelli M, Cotton S, Croal B, MacLennan G, Murchie P, Ramsay CR
The Building Blocks for Successful Hub Implementation for Migrant and Refugee Families and Their Children in the First 2000 Days of Life.
(2025 Feb)
Health Expect 28(1): e70082
Hodgins M, Ostojic K, Rimes T, Edwards K, Lawson K, Fonseka M, Crespo C, Lyle K, Dadich A, Eapen V, Grace R, Green M, Henry A, Hopwood N, Kaplun C, Kohlhoff J, Raman S, Szanto T, Woolfenden S
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