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Angie Marie Buck Reflects on 20 years in Epi Department

UW EPI NEWS |
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Over the last 20 years, Angie Marie Buck has seen a lot of change in the Department of Epidemiology. As the department’s Academic Human Resources (HR) and the Executive Assistant to the Chair since 1999, Angie has worked with five department chairs, seen students graduate and faculty go through the career progression from assistant to...


Amanda Phipps named Associate Chair of Epidemiology Department

UW EPI NEWS |
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Associate Professor Amanda Phipps, Ph.D., MPH, has been named the new Associate Chair of the Department of Epidemiology, effective on October 1, 2019.  In her new role, Amanda will support the Chair, Professor Stephen Hawes, Ph.D., in developing and implementing the department’s strategic vision, managing the department’s faculty mentoring program, and strengthening collaborative relationships with partner...


Cassie Atkinson-Edwards Joins UW Epi as Manager of Special Projects

UW EPI NEWS |
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The University of Washington (UW) Department of Epidemiology is excited to welcome Cassie Atkinson-Edwards to the team as Manager of Special Projects. Cassie will provide broad-based project management oversight across numerous department initiatives and priorities, in addition to serving as the lead for department events and implementing comprehensive community building activities.  Prior to this role,...


Help us Achieve our vision for Epi 2020

UW EPI NEWS |
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The UW Department of Epidemiology is at an exciting crossroads. As we approach the new year, we have a unique opportunity to expand programs that enhance the student experience, elevate our research and expertise, and foster community. Learn more about our goals for #EPI2020 and how you can help.


Patrick-Beresford Fellow Flavia Kapos explores social determinants of chronic pain

UW EPI NEWS |
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Flavia Kapos, a doctoral candidate in the University of Washington (UW) Department of Epidemiology, is interested in understanding social factors that contribute to the development of chronic pain, in order to identify potential strategies to address pain disparities. This novel approach in applying social determinants of health theory and methods to this issue has landed her the 2019-2020 Patrick-Beresford Fellowship in Social Epidemiology.