Hear from DEOHS graduate students about their research
Meet our graduate students
Graduate Students
Joseph Dempsey
Past student profile
PhD, Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
DEOHS student Joe Dempsey—the UW School of Public Health’s new Magnuson Scholar—studies how the gut microbiome shapes human health and disease
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Rachel Shaffer
Past student profile
PhD, Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
April 4 is Husky Giving Day! Your gift supports DEOHS students like Rachel Shaffer, whose research on the health effects of toxic chemicals is drawing international attention
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Erica Grant
Alumni Profile
MPH, One Health (ONE)
Recent DEOHS graduate finds there’s no substitute for “getting your boots dirty” through experiences in the field
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Brianna Willis
Past student profile
MPH, One Health (ONE)
Brianna Willis, SPH master’s fellowship winner, forges a new path in One Health
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Claire Pendergrast
Past student profile
MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH)
DEOHS student Claire Pendergrast explores health equity, disaster resilience among older adults
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Miriam Calkins
Student Profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
Award-winning DEOHS student studies the risks outdoor laborers face with rising temperatures
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Graeme Carvlin
Past student profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
Innovative air-quality monitor developed by DEOHS student provides communities with real-time data at lower cost
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Meagan Jackson
Past student profile
MS (Thesis), Environmental Health (EH)
DEOHS student’s work leads to environmental recommendations to create cleaner waterways
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Robert Duff
Alumni Profile
MS (Thesis), Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
Robert Duff knows that certain environmental health issues can be contentious, especially with so many different stakeholders involved. He is currently a senior policy advisor to Governor Jay Inslee on natural resource and environmental issues.
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