Faculty

Research Interests

Health risks of and responses to global change particularly climate change.

Education

PhD Epidemiologic Science, University of Michigan, 1985

MPH Epidemiology, University of Michigan, 1983

MS Toxicology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976

BS Biochemistry, Michigan State University, 1972

In the News

Fact-checking the second Democratic debate
The Washington Post, 08/01/2019

Rising emissions are robbing us of nutrients
Grist, 07/24/2019

It will feel much hotter in WA over the next century. We aren't prepared
Crosscut, 07/22/2019

Heat waves likely to become longer, more intense — even in Bay Area, study shows
SF Gates, 07/16/2019

A climate-focused presidential debate? Here’s what moderators should ask
The Washington Post, 06/28/2019

UW professor, study co-author explains why future heatwaves could kill hundreds
My Northwest, 06/21/2019

Seattle unprepared for deadly heat waves made worse by global warming, researchers say
The Seattle Times, 06/14/2019

Limiting climate change would prevent thousands of heat-related deaths in U.S.
USA Today, 06/11/2019

Thousands could perish annually in US if global heating not curbed, study finds
The Guardian, 06/05/2019

Warning: Climate change can harm your health
Science News for Students, 05/21/2019