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PhD student earns prestigious Tillman Scholar award

Stephanie Mitchell studies transmission of zoonotic diseases between wildlife, domestic livestock and humans

| Claudine Benmar

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Decoding the science

DEOHS doctoral student Nancy Carmona works to make her air pollution research accessible to non-scientists: “I want people to see they can take action to protect their health.”

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The risks veterinarians face in the pandemic

DEOHS MPH student and veterinarian Katy Burr assesses the health and safety of others in her field

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Managing the health impacts of extreme heat

DEOHS student Juliette Randazza examines how smart public policy can protect public health in a warming world

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Creating safer workplaces through ergonomics

This DEOHS alum and Boeing engineer translates his expertise in occupational ergonomics into practical solutions that prevent worker injuries

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Creating research synergy

DEOHS doctoral student Joe Lim is grateful for opportunities to learn from other scientists both inside and outside of the academic “silo”

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Planetary health projects win population health grants

Population Health Initiative pilot grants fund DEOHS collaborative research in Senegal and Peru

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