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The Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) in the University of Washington's School of Public Health builds healthy communities and safe workplaces.
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Happy #VeteransDay! Dr. Mark Robinson, a @usarmy.bsky.social lieutenant colonel, recently graduated with his MPH from DEOHS’s Environmental & Occupational Medicine Program. He’s now a command surgeon and preventive medicine officer for a U.S. Army medical brigade in Germany. @uwsph.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Happy #VeteransDay! Dr. Mark Robinson, a @usarmy.bsky.social lieutenant colonel, recently graduated with his MPH from DEOHS’s Environmental & Occupational Medicine Program. He’s now a command surgeon and preventive medicine officer for a U.S. Army medical brigade in Germany. @uwsph.bsky.social
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I loved working on this story about UW undergrad Leo Diaz's work in Yijie Geng's lab. They are studying how pesticides influence autism, and how a chemical naturally produced in our gut might have promise as a future treatment.
Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
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On the path to autism therapeutics
First-generation undergrad Leonardo Diaz makes discoveries through UW mentorship program in environmental health
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November 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I loved working on this story about UW undergrad Leo Diaz's work in Yijie Geng's lab. They are studying how pesticides influence autism, and how a chemical naturally produced in our gut might have promise as a future treatment.
Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu #celebratefirstgen #uwfirstgen #bethefirst deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pat...
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On the path to autism therapeutics
First-generation undergrad Leonardo Diaz makes discoveries through UW mentorship program in environmental health
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November 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today is National First-Generation College Celebration! Leonardo Diaz, a first-gen @uofwa.bsky.social undergrad, recently made a discovery that could inspire drug treatments for autism.
@uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu #celebratefirstgen #uwfirstgen #bethefirst deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pat...
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A new UW SPH-led study finds a strong link between #wildfiresmoke exposure and increased risk of #preterm birth. Researchers see an opportunity for providers and #publichealth agencies to create messaging and tools to help pregnant people protect themselves during smoke events. @uwdeohs.bsky.social
UW-led study links wildfire smoke to increased odds of preterm birth
In mid-pregnancy, exposure to any smoke was associated with an elevated risk of preterm birth, with that risk peaking around the 21st week of gestation. In late pregnancy, elevated risk was most...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
A new UW SPH-led study finds a strong link between #wildfiresmoke exposure and increased risk of #preterm birth. Researchers see an opportunity for providers and #publichealth agencies to create messaging and tools to help pregnant people protect themselves during smoke events. @uwdeohs.bsky.social
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A new study led by the @uofwa.bsky.social makes an important contribution, analyzing data from more than 20,000 births to find that pregnant people who are exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely.
UW-led study links wildfire smoke to increased odds of preterm birth
In mid-pregnancy, exposure to any smoke was associated with an elevated risk of preterm birth, with that risk peaking around the 21st week of gestation. In late pregnancy, elevated risk was most...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A new study led by the @uofwa.bsky.social makes an important contribution, analyzing data from more than 20,000 births to find that pregnant people who are exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely.
Pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study led by DEOHS postdoctoral researcher Allison Sherris and Dr. Catherine Karr of DEOHS and @uwpediatrics.bsky.social.
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Wildfire smoke linked to increased odds of preterm birth
DEOHS-led study shows pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely
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November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study led by DEOHS postdoctoral researcher Allison Sherris and Dr. Catherine Karr of DEOHS and @uwpediatrics.bsky.social.
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We’re excited to be getting more healthy, climate-friendly grains on people’s plates as part of a $19 million public-private partnership led by @pullman.wsu.edu and funded by the Washington Research Foundation and others. @uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu www.washington.edu/news/2025/10...
Statewide effort to put more whole grains on shelves and plates gets $19 million boost
The public-private partnership led by Washington State University with support from the UW targets a global health problem: the lack of whole grains in people’s diets, which contributes to...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We’re excited to be getting more healthy, climate-friendly grains on people’s plates as part of a $19 million public-private partnership led by @pullman.wsu.edu and funded by the Washington Research Foundation and others. @uwsph.bsky.social @uwnews.uw.edu www.washington.edu/news/2025/10...
Welcome (back) to DEOHS Assistant Professor Magali Blanco! Blanco studies how dirty air might slow our minds, finding connections between air pollution and dementia. She is also a returning Husky with her MS and PhD from DEOHS.
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How does air pollution influence dementia?
New DEOHS Assistant Professor Magali Blanco studies how dirty air might slow our minds
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October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Welcome (back) to DEOHS Assistant Professor Magali Blanco! Blanco studies how dirty air might slow our minds, finding connections between air pollution and dementia. She is also a returning Husky with her MS and PhD from DEOHS.
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Tejasvini Vijay grew up in the Snoqualmie Valley, where river floods threaten homes and businesses. This summer, she helped the community prepare for flood season as an intern with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
On the job: Tejasvini Vijay
DEOHS undergrad helps community members get ready for flood season with King County internship
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October 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tejasvini Vijay grew up in the Snoqualmie Valley, where river floods threaten homes and businesses. This summer, she helped the community prepare for flood season as an intern with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
Wildfire smoke may reduce sperm quality, according to a new study led by Dr. Tristan Nicholson of @uwmedicine.bsky.social and DEOHS. The team found consistent declines in sperm concentration and sperm counts during wildfire smoke exposure. @uwsph.bsky.social
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Wildfire smoke may reduce sperm quality
DEOHS faculty member Tristan Nicholson and collaborators show that wildfires may affect fertility
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October 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Wildfire smoke may reduce sperm quality, according to a new study led by Dr. Tristan Nicholson of @uwmedicine.bsky.social and DEOHS. The team found consistent declines in sperm concentration and sperm counts during wildfire smoke exposure. @uwsph.bsky.social
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Xinyuan Hao, an MS Thesis student in DEOHS, spent the summer researching the accessibility of King County parks as part of the @uofwa.bsky.social Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program. www.washington.edu/populationhe...
Summer 2025 Applied Research Fellows study accessibility for King County Parks
The 2025 University of Washington Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program recently concluded its research on park accessibility in urban unincorporated areas of King County......
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October 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Xinyuan Hao, an MS Thesis student in DEOHS, spent the summer researching the accessibility of King County parks as part of the @uofwa.bsky.social Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program. www.washington.edu/populationhe...
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Analysis of data from the Cassini space probe has identified organic compounds within jets of water ice erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Some of the compounds have never before been identified on another world beyond Earth.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Analysis of data from the Cassini space probe has identified organic compounds within jets of water ice erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Some of the compounds have never before been identified on another world beyond Earth.
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Environmental public health major Chamonix Reynolds got up on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge to promote safety this summer while interning with public relations firm PRR. She worked on projects with @wsdot.wa.gov, @kingcountymetro.bsky.social, Sound Transit and Lime. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
On the Job: Chamonix Reynolds
Environmental Public Health major explores how transportation and public health intersect while interning with PRR
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October 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Environmental public health major Chamonix Reynolds got up on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge to promote safety this summer while interning with public relations firm PRR. She worked on projects with @wsdot.wa.gov, @kingcountymetro.bsky.social, Sound Transit and Lime. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
Congrats to Dr. Mary Brunkow and our department's research partners at @isbscience.org!
UW alum Mary Brunkow, ’83, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine this morning.
This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone — she thought it might be spam.
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This photo was taken while she was on the phone with the Nobel Committee in Sweden. Mary said she initially missed the call because a strange number popped up on her phone — she thought it might be spam.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Congrats to Dr. Mary Brunkow and our department's research partners at @isbscience.org!
Prof Clem Furlong of @uwmedicine.bsky.social & @uwgenome.bsky.social joined us at today's environmental health seminar to discuss the exposure risks from organophosphates in jet fuel when fumes reach aircraft cabins. Asst Prof Judit Marsillach, his former postdoc, joined him.
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Prof Clem Furlong of @uwmedicine.bsky.social & @uwgenome.bsky.social joined us at today's environmental health seminar to discuss the exposure risks from organophosphates in jet fuel when fumes reach aircraft cabins. Asst Prof Judit Marsillach, his former postdoc, joined him.
Save the date: We're thrilled to welcome Jordan Barab on Oct. 16 for the Breysse Memorial Lecture. Join us in person or on Zoom to hear his insights on how politics influence worker health and safety.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Save the date: We're thrilled to welcome Jordan Barab on Oct. 16 for the Breysse Memorial Lecture. Join us in person or on Zoom to hear his insights on how politics influence worker health and safety.
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@uwsph.bsky.social undergrad Emily Do spent the summer inspecting playgrounds, testing water quality, and checking hundreds of power outlets in local K-12 schools through an internship with Public Health – Seattle & King County. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
On the job: Emily Do
DEOHS undergrad keeps local schools safe and healthy with Public Health – Seattle & King County
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September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
@uwsph.bsky.social undergrad Emily Do spent the summer inspecting playgrounds, testing water quality, and checking hundreds of power outlets in local K-12 schools through an internship with Public Health – Seattle & King County. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...
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The UW SPH undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are now accepting applicants for the 2026-27 academic year. Join us in-person for the SPH Community Open House and meet with dept and program advisors!
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr
September 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The UW SPH undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are now accepting applicants for the 2026-27 academic year. Join us in-person for the SPH Community Open House and meet with dept and program advisors!
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr
Join us Oct. 16! Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), will deliver the Breysse Lecture on "Workplace Safety and Health in the Current Political Landscape.” Get a sneak peek on our blog:
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How politics influence workplace health and safety
Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, presents Breysse Lecture on October 16
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September 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join us Oct. 16! Jordan Barab, former deputy assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), will deliver the Breysse Lecture on "Workplace Safety and Health in the Current Political Landscape.” Get a sneak peek on our blog:
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Wildfire smoke now kills an estimated 41,000 Americans a year acccording to a new study. Our Director, Joel Kaufman is quoted: healthday.com/health-news/...
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Wildfire Smoke Now Kills 41,000 Americans a Year, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every summer, hazy skies and the smell of burning wood remind Americans that wildfires affect far more than just the c
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September 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Wildfire smoke now kills an estimated 41,000 Americans a year acccording to a new study. Our Director, Joel Kaufman is quoted: healthday.com/health-news/...
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10/1 event: Local #ClimateJustice leaders discuss using joy + storytelling to build relationships & actualize climate resilience strategies. Incl. our Dir of Community Innovation, Evaluation & Learning Esther Min! townhallseattle.org/event/advanc... @townhallseattle.bsky.social @uwdeohs.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
10/1 event: Local #ClimateJustice leaders discuss using joy + storytelling to build relationships & actualize climate resilience strategies. Incl. our Dir of Community Innovation, Evaluation & Learning Esther Min! townhallseattle.org/event/advanc... @townhallseattle.bsky.social @uwdeohs.bsky.social
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Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new @uwdeohs.bsky.social study.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new @uwdeohs.bsky.social study.
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Welcome, Huskies! Thousands of incoming @uofwa.bsky.social students gathered for an annual 'W' formation today after kicking off the school year with a convocation ceremony. #newhuskies2025 #uwdawgdaze
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September 21, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Welcome, Huskies! Thousands of incoming @uofwa.bsky.social students gathered for an annual 'W' formation today after kicking off the school year with a convocation ceremony. #newhuskies2025 #uwdawgdaze
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Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new study in @pnas.org by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs and colleagues. Read more from @uwnews.uw.edu: deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/war... @uwsph.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dengue fever incidence could rise as much as 76% by 2050 in parts of the world, according to a new study in @pnas.org by DEOHS faculty member Marissa Childs and colleagues. Read more from @uwnews.uw.edu: deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/war... @uwsph.bsky.social
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@uwdeohs.bsky.social undergrad Sophia Li spent her summer trapping and testing pests for the West Nile virus through the Hatlen scholarship, which employs students in rural health districts. Li shares her experience on the job, and how to tie her classroom experience with a One Health approach.
On the job: Sophia Li
DEOHS undergrad surveys for West Nile virus and harmful algal blooms at Yakima Health District through Hatlen Scholarship
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September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
@uwdeohs.bsky.social undergrad Sophia Li spent her summer trapping and testing pests for the West Nile virus through the Hatlen scholarship, which employs students in rural health districts. Li shares her experience on the job, and how to tie her classroom experience with a One Health approach.