Infectious Diseases

Haley is pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology. She was born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from the University of Washington, Seattle, with a B.S. in biochemistry and minors in bioethics & humanities, chemistry, and Middle Eastern studies. Her research interests include infectious disease and diabetes epidemiology. Haley's previous research experience...

I am pursuing an MS in Epidemiology to combine my passion for infectious disease with my 12 years of experience in Public Health where my primary focus has been testing, treatment, policy & procedure, and front-line staff training in infectious diseases.

I am an MPH student interested primarily in vector borne, zoonotic, and infectious disease. I have a background in entomology, ecology, and evolutionary biology as well as experience in clinical and pre-hospital medical practice.

Sarah Hagengruber is pursuing her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. Prior to attending UW, Sarah graduated with a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Montana State University in May of 2025. She is interested in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and hospital-acquired infections. In her free time, Sarah...

Ananya Iyengar is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington-Seattle. She is interested in infectious disease epidemiology in global LMICs, reducing transmission of vaccine-preventable illnesses, improving healthcare access, and drugs and therapeutics development. She received a Master of Science in Public Health in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control from...

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Kylie Jones is pursuing her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health. She earned her B.A. in Public Health Policy with a minor in Asian Studies from the University of California, Irvine, where she concentrated on public health practice, student leadership, and...

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...

Ithiri Lansakaranayake is Sri Lankan and grew up in England, Houston, and Washington State. She is a second-year MPH candidate in Epidemiology at the University of Washington, where she also earned her B.S. in Public Health–Global Health with a minor in Data Science. Before graduate school, Ithiri worked as a Workplace Health and Safety Specialist...

Astrid Maves is an MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology. She obtained a BS in Clinical Psychology and a BA in History with an emphasis in the History of Science from the University of California, San Diego. Prior to graduate school she worked as a clinical research assistant for UC San Diego Health's HIV...

Jackson Nyangaresi Nyandoro is a medical professional and clinical researcher from Kenya, currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Nairobi and has over four years of post-internship experience in clinical...