Student Directory
Aging & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Yvette Kiptoo
MPH - Maternal and Child Health Track
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...
Augusto Ferraris
PhD
Augusto graduated from the School of Medicine at University of Buenos Aires in 2016 and specialized in Internal Medicine through 2022. Between 2022 and 2024, he completed his Master of Public Health – Epidemiology degree at University of Washington with the sponsorship of the Fulbright Foreign Students program, and he is currently continuing his studies...
Hiwot Weldemariam
PhD
Hiwot Weldemariam is a PhD student in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health and a pre-doctoral research associate with the University of Washington Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program. She holds an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Washington. Her research centers on the intersection of firearm and social policies,...