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uw-edge.bsky.social
The UW EDGE Center
@uw-edge.bsky.social
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We are committed to conducting and communicating cutting edge science that reduces the burden of environmentally-related diseases through science translation into policy and practice.
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · 9d
#Microplastics are everywhere, but there are things we can do to consume less of them. Our member Sheela Sathyanarayana is quoted: www.bbc.com/future/artic... @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Your kitchen is full of microplastics. Here's how to eat less of them
Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and into meat and vegetables. But there are things we can do to eat less of them.
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · 16d
Wildfire smoke now kills an estimated 41,000 Americans a year acccording to a new study. Our Director, Joel Kaufman is quoted: healthday.com/health-news/...
#wildfiresmoke #wildfires #airpollution @uwdeohs.bsky.social
Wildfire Smoke Now Kills 41,000 Americans a Year, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every summer, hazy skies and the smell of burning wood remind Americans that wildfires affect far more than just the c
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Aug 25
Were you at the ISES/ISEE 2025 conference in Atlanta? Many of our reserachers were there with tons of data to share. Read the official recap here: edge.deohs.washington.edu/blog/many-ed... #ISES2025 #ISEE2025
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Aug 21
Airport traffic, highway air pollution, and industry all contribute to higher rates of air pollution and asthma in Seattle's Duwamish Valley. Our Anjum Hajat works with the Duwamish River Community Coalition to combat childhood asthma in these neighborhoods.
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As Air Pollution Rises, Local Programs Help South Seattle Families Breathe Easier
As asthma rates climb in South Seattle due to worsening air quality, families like the Browns are turning to local health programs for relief. Jadenne Radoc Cabahug reports on how pollution, policy, a...
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Aug 18
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of beloved mentor and colleague, Steven Gilbert, our former Director of Community Engagement. He leaves behind a profound legacy of work to improve environmental health for all.
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In Memoriam: Steven Gilbert
DEOHS community reflects on a treasured toxicology colleague, science communicator and public health advocate
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Jul 16
Shelly Erickson used an EDGE pilot grant to model interacting risk factors in the brain with the ultimate goal of developing better treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Read more about her work here: edge.deohs.washington.edu/blog/better-...
Better understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk by creating a model of interacting brain vulnerabilities | Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics and Environment
The root causes of Alzheimer’s disease are complex and likely involve multiple risk factors that increase a person’s chances of developing the disease. Conducting lab experiments to study the combined...
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Jul 8
Degreasers are commonly used in auto shops to clean mechanical parts, but they typically contain hazardous chemicals that can harm human health. Our member Diana Ceballos tested what the effects on workers would be of switching to safer degreasers. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/pro...
Protecting auto shop workers' health
DEOHS researchers partner with the King County Hazardous Waste Management Program to reduce auto repair workers' exposure to hazardous chemicals
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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Jul 2
Congratulations to our Co-Director of Community Engagement, Jamie Donatuto, who was recently awarded a #Fulbright to study human-ocean interactions in the Mediterranean! deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/deo...
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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The UW EDGE Center @uw-edge.bsky.social · Jun 30
Congratulations to our member, Julia Cui, who was recently awarded the University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Outstanding Faculty Mentor award!
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UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Jun 23
Julia Cui's students know her not just as a brilliant scientist but also as a compassionate and thoughtful mentor. They've honored her as our department's 2025 Outstanding Faculty Mentor!

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Nurturing future environmental public health leaders
Professor Julia Cui is the 2025 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor
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