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A healthcare worker stands behind a patient listening to the patient's lungs with a stethoscope while the patient leans over and looks down. Another person is sitting along a wall behind the two.

UW-developed rapid TB testing technique endorsed by World Health Organization

Tongue-swab testing developed by DEOHS faculty member Jerry Cangelosi could revolutionize screening for TB

| Deirdre Lockwood

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2019 DEOHS award winners

DEOHS students and staff recognized for their achievements and service

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Fighting dengue with data

By tackling infectious disease in her native Saudi Arabia, this DEOHS student is breaking new research ground

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The science of workplace safety

DEOHS Professor Noah Seixas wins national recognition for a career dedicated to protecting vulnerable workers

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A dog and his trainer stand at the front of a research vessel looking into the water.

Antibiotic resistance in orcas

Killer whales can carry antibiotic-resistant strains of E. coli, according to new UW research. Is that contributing to the decline of this endangered species?

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“What are they getting exposed to out there?”

Research led by UW DEOHS measures air traffic pollution around Sea-Tac Airport to understand potential health effects on nearby communities

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The human-animal bond

UW, WSU team up to improve the health of homeless youth and their pets

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