Faculty
Affiliate Faculty
Requires qualifications comparable to those for appointment to the corresponding professorial rank. These appointments recognize the professional contributions of those whose principal employment responsibilities lie outside the colleges or schools of the University. Affiliate faculty make substantial contributions to the Department of Epidemiology’s programs by working with faculty and offer unique opportunities for teaching and mentoring, research and service collaboration. Affiliate faculty in the Department of Epidemiology usually have advanced training in epidemiology.
Anju Aggarwal
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (Johns Hopkins University)
Diet and health disparities, drivers of food choices and diets, food environment and malnutrition, psychosocial and cultural factors, resilience
PhD (Johns Hopkins University)
Diet and health disparities, drivers of food choices and diets, food environment and malnutrition, psychosocial and cultural factors, resilience
M. Robyn Andersen
Affiliate Professor
PhD (Stony Brook University), MPH (University of Washington)
PhD (Stony Brook University), MPH (University of Washington)
Kristjana Asbjornsdottir
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
Global maternal and child health; HIV; infant feeding and morbidity; health care in resource-limited settings.
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
Global maternal and child health; HIV; infant feeding and morbidity; health care in resource-limited settings.
Atar Baer
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan)
Communicable disease prevention and control Design and evaluation of public health surveillance systems
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan)
Communicable disease prevention and control Design and evaluation of public health surveillance systems
Trevor Bedford
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (Harvard University)
Genetic Epidemiology, Global Health Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PhD (Harvard University)
Genetic Epidemiology, Global Health Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Parveen Bhatti
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MSc (University of British Columbia (Canada))
Occupational and environmental epidemiology of cancer with a focus in biomarkers of exposure, susceptibility and disease
PhD (University of Washington), MSc (University of British Columbia (Canada))
Occupational and environmental epidemiology of cancer with a focus in biomarkers of exposure, susceptibility and disease
Denise M. Boudreau
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington)
Pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics
PhD (University of Washington)
Pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics
Diana Buist
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (Yale University)
Comparative effectiveness research, cancer screening, outcomes research
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (Yale University)
Comparative effectiveness research, cancer screening, outcomes research
Andrea Burnett-Hartman
Affiliate Instructor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan)
Understanding factors associated with colorectal cancer, precursor lesions, and colorectal cancer screening
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan)
Understanding factors associated with colorectal cancer, precursor lesions, and colorectal cancer screening
Susan E. Buskin
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
HIV/AIDS epidemiology including incidence surveillance, drug resistance surveillance, and the natural history of HIV.
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
HIV/AIDS epidemiology including incidence surveillance, drug resistance surveillance, and the natural history of HIV.
Christopher S. Carlson
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (Stanford University)
Genetic epidemiology of common disease and molecular evolution of functional variation
PhD (Stanford University)
Genetic epidemiology of common disease and molecular evolution of functional variation
Harvey Checkoway
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of North Carolina), MPH (Yale University), BA (Boston University)
Occupational and environmental risk factors for non-infectious diseases, especially cancers, Parkinson disease, respiratory disorders
PhD (University of North Carolina), MPH (Yale University), BA (Boston University)
Occupational and environmental risk factors for non-infectious diseases, especially cancers, Parkinson disease, respiratory disorders
Chu Chen
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington)
Molecular epidemiology; biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis
PhD (University of Washington)
Molecular epidemiology; biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis
Jessica Chubak
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MBHL (University of Otago)
Epidemiologic methods, translational research (dissemination and diffusion), cancer prevention and control, and pharmacoepidemiology.
PhD (University of Washington), MBHL (University of Otago)
Epidemiologic methods, translational research (dissemination and diffusion), cancer prevention and control, and pharmacoepidemiology.
Jennifer H. Cohen
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (Cornell University), MPH (University of South Carolina)
Maternal and child nutrition, food quality and safety, and developing metrics to measure scientific, health, and clinical impacts of research and programs.
PhD (Cornell University), MPH (University of South Carolina)
Maternal and child nutrition, food quality and safety, and developing metrics to measure scientific, health, and clinical impacts of research and programs.
Danny V. Colombara
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
Global Health Epidemiology, Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health and Public Health Practice
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
Global Health Epidemiology, Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health and Public Health Practice
Cathy W. Critchlow
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington)
Dr. Critchlow’s research focuses on pharmacoepidemiology methods to assess the evolving benefit:risk profiles of medications used in clinical practice populations, including application of methods to control for confounding-by-indication in studies of treatment effects, post-marketing drug surveillance studies and longitudinal data analysis using large databases.
PhD (University of Washington)
Dr. Critchlow’s research focuses on pharmacoepidemiology methods to assess the evolving benefit:risk profiles of medications used in clinical practice populations, including application of methods to control for confounding-by-indication in studies of treatment effects, post-marketing drug surveillance studies and longitudinal data analysis using large databases.
Silvia de Sanjose Llongueras
Affiliate Professor
MD (University of Barcelona)
HPV and cancer, including the first studies showing the causal association of the virus with cancer, such as the IARC multi-centric case-control study on invasive cervical cancer, the IARC multi-centric prevalence study, the ICO/HPV information center, and several other projects related to HPV in various areas around the world.
MD (University of Barcelona)
HPV and cancer, including the first studies showing the causal association of the virus with cancer, such as the IARC multi-centric case-control study on invasive cervical cancer, the IARC multi-centric prevalence study, the ICO/HPV information center, and several other projects related to HPV in various areas around the world.
Joseph A. Delaney
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (McGill University (Canada)), MA (Lakehead University)
Cardiovascular Epidemiology Pharmacoepidemiology Infectious diseases (principally HIV) Causal Inference Substance use Propensity Score methods Lifestyle predictors of disease
PhD (McGill University (Canada)), MA (Lakehead University)
Cardiovascular Epidemiology Pharmacoepidemiology Infectious diseases (principally HIV) Causal Inference Substance use Propensity Score methods Lifestyle predictors of disease
Julia Dilley
Affiliate Instructor
PhD (University of Washington), MES (Evergreen State College)
Public health law research, policy and environmental interventions, applied public health research and useful program evaluation, community-based participatory evaluation and use of data to empower communities – especially in populations experiencing disparities.
PhD (University of Washington), MES (Evergreen State College)
Public health law research, policy and environmental interventions, applied public health research and useful program evaluation, community-based participatory evaluation and use of data to empower communities – especially in populations experiencing disparities.
Debra Lochner Doyle
Affiliate Instructor
MS (Sarah Lawrence College)
Monitor service utilization and trends; explore policy issues that affect access and cost effectiveness of genetic services
MS (Sarah Lawrence College)
Monitor service utilization and trends; explore policy issues that affect access and cost effectiveness of genetic services
Sascha Dublin
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MD (University of Washington)
Pharmacoepidemiology, aging, cardiovascular epidemiology, and epidemiologic methods
PhD (University of Washington), MD (University of Washington)
Pharmacoepidemiology, aging, cardiovascular epidemiology, and epidemiologic methods
Ann Duerr
Affiliate Professor
PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MD (Harvard University), MPH (Johns Hopkins University)
HIV prevention; HIV vaccines; ARV treatment
PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), MD (Harvard University), MPH (Johns Hopkins University)
HIV prevention; HIV vaccines; ARV treatment
Glen E. Duncan
Affiliate Professor
MS (Ball State University), PhD (University of Tennessee)
Cardiovascular fitness, body fatness and metabolic disease; exercise in prevention of metabolic and cardiovascular disease; physical environment effects on physical activity
MS (Ball State University), PhD (University of Tennessee)
Cardiovascular fitness, body fatness and metabolic disease; exercise in prevention of metabolic and cardiovascular disease; physical environment effects on physical activity
Jessica Fleming
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MSc (Harvard University)
Maternal immunization, Vaccine policy making; Vaccine evaluation; increasing access to health technologies in low resource settings
PhD (University of Washington), MSc (Harvard University)
Maternal immunization, Vaccine policy making; Vaccine evaluation; increasing access to health technologies in low resource settings
Laura B Harrington
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan), BA (Grinnell College)
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Michigan), BA (Grinnell College)
Holly R Harris
Affiliate Assistant Professor
ScD (Harvard T.H. Chan), MPH (University of Southern California)
Focuses on the impact of lifestyle, nutrition, and genetic factors on women’s health, with a primary focus on ovarian cancer and endometriosis
ScD (Harvard T.H. Chan), MPH (University of Southern California)
Focuses on the impact of lifestyle, nutrition, and genetic factors on women’s health, with a primary focus on ovarian cancer and endometriosis
Vivian N. Hawkins
Affiliate Assistant Professor
MS (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Influenza and Legionnaires’ disease
MS (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Influenza and Legionnaires’ disease
Julia E Hood
Affiliate Assistant Professor
MPH (Emory University), PhD (University of Washington)
MPH (Emory University), PhD (University of Washington)
Michael L. Jackson
Affiliate Assistant Professor
MPH (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Vaccines to control epidemics; vaccine safety, vaccine effectiveness, and the expected impact of vaccination programs.
MPH (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Vaccines to control epidemics; vaccine safety, vaccine effectiveness, and the expected impact of vaccination programs.
Robert Kaplan
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
Andrew J. Karter
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of California (Davis))
Diabetes epidemiology; social determinants of health; pharmacoepidemiology
PhD (University of California (Davis))
Diabetes epidemiology; social determinants of health; pharmacoepidemiology
Sarah J Lowry
Affiliate Instructor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of Washington)
Judith Malmgren
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
Application of epidemiologic methods in studying health services problems
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
Application of epidemiologic methods in studying health services problems
Alastair Matheson
Affiliate Instructor
MPH (University of Auckland (New Zealand)), PhD (University of Washington)
Analyzing population data to identify health needs in King County, developing visualizations to make data more accessible, and linking data across sectors.
MPH (University of Auckland (New Zealand)), PhD (University of Washington)
Analyzing population data to identify health needs in King County, developing visualizations to make data more accessible, and linking data across sectors.
Marian L. Neuhouser
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington)
Nutritional Epidemiology; diet and physical activity in relation to cancer prevention and cancer survivorship.
PhD (University of Washington)
Nutritional Epidemiology; diet and physical activity in relation to cancer prevention and cancer survivorship.
Stephanie A Norman
Affiliate Instructor
PhD (University of California (Davis)), MS (University of Washington), DVM (Texas A&M University)
Applying epidemiological tools to study ecosystem health in a One Health context, as well as applying them to the study of marine faunal health and diseases.
PhD (University of California (Davis)), MS (University of Washington), DVM (Texas A&M University)
Applying epidemiological tools to study ecosystem health in a One Health context, as well as applying them to the study of marine faunal health and diseases.
Patrick W. O'Carroll
Affiliate Professor
MPH (Johns Hopkins University), MD (Johns Hopkins University)
Global health Health systems strengthening Public health informatics Epidemiology Emergency preparedness and health security
MPH (Johns Hopkins University), MD (Johns Hopkins University)
Global health Health systems strengthening Public health informatics Epidemiology Emergency preparedness and health security
Eyal Oren
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
Social epidemiology, infectious diseases, respiratory health, infectious drivers of cancer
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
Social epidemiology, infectious diseases, respiratory health, infectious drivers of cancer
Tove K. Ryman
Affiliate Assistant Professor
MPH (Emory University), PhD (University of Washington)
MPH (Emory University), PhD (University of Washington)
Laura Sangare
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of California (Berkeley))
Forensic epidemiology, infectious diseases, perinatal epidemiology, global health, malaria, and maternal and child health.
PhD (University of Washington), MPH (University of California (Berkeley))
Forensic epidemiology, infectious diseases, perinatal epidemiology, global health, malaria, and maternal and child health.
Karen J. Sherman
Affiliate Professor
PhD (Cornell University), MPH (University of Washington)
Musculoskeletal pain, primarily back and neck pain; complementary and alternative therapies for common health conditions; patient-centered care on health outcomes; geriatric interventions
PhD (Cornell University), MPH (University of Washington)
Musculoskeletal pain, primarily back and neck pain; complementary and alternative therapies for common health conditions; patient-centered care on health outcomes; geriatric interventions
David A. Shoultz
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
New medicines; always interested in talking and working with students sharing these researched diseases of global health importance; business considerations and innovative financing for global health product development; private sector engagement.
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington)
New medicines; always interested in talking and working with students sharing these researched diseases of global health importance; business considerations and innovative financing for global health product development; private sector engagement.
Jacqueline R. Starr
Affiliate Associate Professor
MPH (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Epidemiologic Methods, Genetic association studies;Birth defects epidemiology;
MPH (University of Washington), MS (University of Washington), PhD (University of Washington)
Epidemiologic Methods, Genetic association studies;Birth defects epidemiology;
Catherine Stehman-Breen
Affiliate Associate Professor
MD (University of Chicago)
• Fasinumab: A monoclonal antibody to nerve growth factor and a potential treatment for chronic pain The epidemiology of bone disease in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
MD (University of Chicago)
• Fasinumab: A monoclonal antibody to nerve growth factor and a potential treatment for chronic pain The epidemiology of bone disease in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Jonathan D Sugimoto
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Trang VoPham
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Cathy R. Wasserman
Affiliate Assistant Professor
PhD (University of California (Berkeley)), MPH (University of California (Berkeley))
maternal child health, chronic disease, environmental health; health status and health service information (policy, development and decisions)
PhD (University of California (Berkeley)), MPH (University of California (Berkeley))
maternal child health, chronic disease, environmental health; health status and health service information (policy, development and decisions)
Karen Wernli
Affiliate Associate Professor
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Texas)
Comparative effectiveness research; cancer screening and diagnostic, preventive services, methodology
PhD (University of Washington), MS (University of Texas)
Comparative effectiveness research; cancer screening and diagnostic, preventive services, methodology
Lue-ping Zhao
Affiliate Professor
PhD (University of Washington)
Genetic epidemiology, biomedical informatics, population-based study designs, and risk prediction modeling
PhD (University of Washington)
Genetic epidemiology, biomedical informatics, population-based study designs, and risk prediction modeling
