Education

PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2009
MD Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Iran), 2002
MPH Epidemiology, Yale University, 2005

Contact

206-221-1602
rowhani@uw.edu

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Bio

Ali Rowhani-Rahbar is the Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence and Director of the Center for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Washington. He is a Professor of Epidemiology and Pediatrics and Adjunct Professor of Public Policy and Governance. He leads research focused on preventing firearm-related harm, improving responses when it occurs, and supporting healing afterward. His team partners closely with community-based organizations and collaborators across government, research, policy, and practice at the local and national levels to ensure the work reflects real-world priorities and contributes to meaningful change for the communities most affected. These efforts have helped inform state legislation, strengthen public health practice, and shape national research priorities. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Washington State Academy of Sciences. He has received the University of Washington Distinguished Teaching Award, the School of Public Health Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award, and the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research Excellence in Mentorship Award.