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PhD student earns prestigious Tillman Scholar award
DEOHS PhD student Stephanie Mitchell studies transmission of zoonotic diseases between wildlife, domestic livestock and humans
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Protecting auto shop workers' health
DEOHS researchers partner with the Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County to reduce auto repair workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals
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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
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University of Washington’s efforts to keep workers safe are threatened by cuts to federal programs
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