Rachel L. Winer
Professor, Epidemiology
Department of Epidemiology
Box 351619
Hans Rosling Center for Population Health, 864Seattle, WA 98195-
206-616-5081
rlw@uw.edu
Research Interests
Dr. Winer's research interests are in the epidemiology and prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and HPV-related cancers. Current projects focus on the epidemiology and natural history of HPV infections, the impact of HPV vaccines in young men who have sex with men, strategies for increasing HPV vaccine coverage in underserved populations, and novel strategies for increasing uptake and effectiveness of cervical cancer screening.
Epidemiology Biography
Education
MPH Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2002
PhD Epidemiology, University of Washington, 2005
In the News
This at-home test could change cervical cancer screening
World Economic Forum, 11/15/2019
Self-testing for cervical cancer increases screening rates
U.S. News and World Report, 11/08/2019
New research says HPV tests, not pap smears, should be used to detect cervical cancer
KING 5, 07/10/2018
Henrietta Lacks’ cells are still helping protect women from cervical cancer
Huffington Post, 04/21/2017
SPH Faculty Members Receive CDC Funding to Study Cancer Topics
SPH News, 09/26/2016
Native Health Researcher Bikes for Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund
UW Today, 09/20/2012