UW SPH’s Connie Celum receives the 2024 ASPPH Research Excellence Award
UW SPH faculty Dr. Connie Celum honored with ASPPH’s 2024 Research Excellence Award.
Research
Marginalized racial and ethnic groups experienced high odds of hate incidents during pandemic
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, hate incidents were a significant and acute issue for marginalized racial and ethnic groups. These groups experienced higher odds of various acts of discrimination compared to white individuals, from receiving poorer service at restaurants or stores to being threatened and harassed.
SPH faculty Gary Chan discusses landmark study to improve AANHPI cardiovascular health and chronic disease data
SPH faculty Gary Chan on new study to better understand cardiovascular health and risk factors among AANHPI populations.
Usha and S. Rao Varanasi launch inaugural endowment to support undergraduate public health research
The Varanasi’s hope that early exposure to research will inspire undergraduates in their public health careers.
University of Washington plays key role in $150M CLARiTI study for Alzheimer’s and related dementias research
The five-year study funded by the National Institute on Aging will provide cutting-edge imaging and blood-based biomarker data for researchers worldwide to advance Alzheimer’s and related dementias research.
Researchers at UW’s Tacoma and Seattle campuses adapt AI-driven caregiver support tool for Latino community
Faculty Weichao Yuwen and Maggie Ramirez partner with Latino community to assist caregivers of chronically ill children with mental and physical responsibilities.
Two projects involving SPH faculty awarded Population Health Initiative tier 3 pilot grants
The UW’s Population Health Initiative awards tier 3 pilot grants to two projects involving SPH faculty.
SPH announces two leadership appointments in the Office of the Dean
The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) is pleased to announce two new leadership appointments of SPH faculty in the Office of the Dean: Dr. Jerry Cangelosi as Associate Dean for Research, and Dr. Elizabeth Kirk as Interim Associate Dean for Education.
7 SPH teams awarded Tier 1 pilot research grants through UW’s Population Health Initiative
The University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative awarded funding to seven teams that include School of Public Health (SPH) researchers in its latest round of grants.