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We are committed to conducting and communicating cutting edge science that reduces the burden of environmentally-related diseases through science translation into policy and practice.

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Better understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk by creating a model of interacting brain vulnerabilities | Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics and Environment The root causes of Alzheimer’s disease are complex and likely involve multiple risk factors that increase a person’s chances of developing the disease. Conducting lab experiments to study the combined...

Shelly Erickson used an EDGE pilot grant to model interacting risk factors in the brain with the ultimate goal of developing better treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Read more about her work here: edge.deohs.washington.edu/blog/better-...

16.07.2025 18:07 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Protecting auto shop workers' health DEOHS researchers partner with the King County Hazardous Waste Management Program to reduce auto repair workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals

Degreasers are commonly used in auto shops to clean mechanical parts, but they typically contain hazardous chemicals that can harm human health. Our member Diana Ceballos tested what the effects on workers would be of switching to safer degreasers. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pro...

08.07.2025 17:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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DEOHS faculty member will be a Fulbright Scholar in Spain Clinical Associate Professor Jamie Donatuto plans to analyze human-ocean engagement

Congratulations to our Co-Director of Community Engagement, Jamie Donatuto, who was recently awarded a #Fulbright to study human-ocean interactions in the Mediterranean! deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/deo...

02.07.2025 17:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Congratulations to our member, Julia Cui, who was recently awarded the University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty Mentor award!

30.06.2025 20:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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