Clean air research in the UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences explores how air pollution is associated with health risks like heart and lung diseases, high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, with a special focus on the impacts on vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly and low-income communities.
We work with new technologies and strategies to identify pollution hot spots and measure exposure, using approaches to help communities understand the impact of wildfire smoke on health.
Our faculty works closely with our students to train and mentor them in clean air research.
Research spotlight
A fearless public health advocate retires
DEOHS Professor Lianne Sheppard retires after 33 years tracking how small exposures add up to big health risks
How UW experts navigate wildfire season
As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share advice on protecting yourself
Beautifying UW and the environment
Emily Do named 2026 DEOHS Outstanding Undergraduate for community leadership and environmental toxicology research