Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 2d

This weekend, alumni, students and friends showed up strong for the 2025 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash. Special thanks to the #PublicHealthPack members who helped make our team one of the largest on campus! We had an amazing time meeting everyone 🐾 💜

SPH students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends joined the public health pack at the annual dawg dash 5k/10k event, alongside their dogs.

2

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · 8d

@uwsph.bsky.social undergrad Emily Do spent the summer inspecting playgrounds, testing water quality, and checking hundreds of power outlets in local K-12 schools through an internship with Public Health – Seattle & King County. deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/job...

On the job: Emily Do

DEOHS undergrad keeps local schools safe and healthy with Public Health – Seattle & King County

deohs.washington.edu

1 5

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 9d

The UW SPH undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are now accepting applicants for the 2026-27 academic year. Join us in-person for the SPH Community Open House and meet with dept and program advisors!
📍 Hans Rosling Center
📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm
🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr

2 4

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

Center for Anti-Racism and Community Health @thearchcenter.bsky.social · 13d

Check out this event that @uwsph.bsky.social is hosting on October 1st!

2 2

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW Biostatistics @uwbiostat.bsky.social · 15d

The UW Genetic Analysis Center (GAC), part of @uwbiostat.bsky.social and @uwsph.bsky.social, has been awarded $1.34 million to serve as the coordinating center for the National Institute on Aging's (NIA) Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP). More details at: bit.ly/4nOzM1L

2 3

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 16d

UW #publichealth is pleased to announce faculty taking on new leadership appointments starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Helen Chu as Associate Dean for Research, Ali Shojaie as Interim Chair of Biostatistics, and Janet Baseman as Associate Dean for Public Health Practice. More info on our blog:

New UW SPH leaders appointed for 2025-26 academic year | UW School of Public Health

The UW School of Public Health welcomes new leadership to support our shared work of co-creating health equity with our communities.

sph.washington.edu

6

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW Biostatistics @uwbiostat.bsky.social · 21d

Announcing new department leadership for UW Biostatistics @uwbiostat.bsky.social. Ali Shojaie has been named interim department chair, and Marco Carone, interim associate chair. Read more: bit.ly/4mkPMaw

1 3

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · 28d

@uwdeohs.bsky.social undergrad Sophia Li spent her summer trapping and testing pests for the West Nile virus through the Hatlen scholarship, which employs students in rural health districts. Li shares her experience on the job, and how to tie her classroom experience with a One Health approach.

On the job: Sophia Li

DEOHS undergrad surveys for West Nile virus and harmful algal blooms at Yakima Health District through Hatlen Scholarship

deohs.washington.edu

1 6

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Sep 3

2/2 In this video interview, O'Quinn reflects on how his personal background shaped his academic journey, examines the role of humanities in health care, and highlights the opportunities of a public health career. youtu.be/3RVcE3Im07E @hspop.uw.edu

A Conversation with Marvin O'Quinn, MHA '79

YouTube video by Department of Health Systems and Population Health

youtu.be

1 2

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Sep 3

1/2 Over his 40-year career in health care management, Marvin O’Quinn '79 says his experience at the UW School of Public Health shaped his trajectory of leading innovative #healthcare systems and putting people at the center of this work.

Putting people first in health care management | UW School of Public Health

‘79 MHA alum Marvin O’Quinn reflects on his 40-year career leading health systems.

sph.washington.edu

1 1 4

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 26

Unhoused people with pets tend to prioritize veterinary care for their animals over medical health care for themselves. The Seattle One Health Clinic works to address this. By providing care for both, the clinic builds trust and encourages more consistent engagement with #healthservices

Offering health care for pets helps their humans too

Integrating human and animal health care increases access to services for unhoused youth, according to new study from DEOHS’s Center for One Health Research

deohs.washington.edu

1 4 9

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 15

Money (and debt) have long been seen as #socialdeterminantsofhealth. "The debt-health crisis among older Americans is not just a financial problem — it's a #publichealth imperative," says UW SPH assistant prof. Stipica Mudrazija www.nextavenue.org/debt-sick/ @hspop.uw.edu

1 3

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 13

The life of a showgirl, I mean public health student? Researcher? Advocate? Call it what you want 💿🧡💜

White text that says "The life of a public health _____" blank fill-in-the-space, over a sparkly orange background on top of a mint background. UW SPH log at the bottom

4

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 13

How can we prevent antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA? Researchers from @uofwa.bsky.social Engineering & DEOHS found that UV light was most effective at stopping both bacteria & their resistance genes from spreading, compared to other disinfection methods.
www.washington.edu/news/2025/08...

UW researchers test common disinfectants’ abilities to fight antibiotic resistance at the genetic level

Antimicrobial resistance is a lurking threat in hospitals around the world. As more strains of bacteria and other microbes evolve defenses against available drugs, more patients run the risk of...

www.washington.edu

1 2 10

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 11

As #wildfiresmoke and worsening #airquality take prominence during the summer season, Dr. Coralynn Sack with @uwdeohs.bsky.social and @uwmedicine.bsky.social share how you can plan ahead through good quality masks/air filters, stocking up on nonperishable foods and monitoring air quality

Wildfire smoke settles over Seattle, impacts air quality in western Washington

If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.

www.fox13seattle.com

1 3

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW DEOHS @uwdeohs.bsky.social · Aug 5

It was “win-win” research for shellfish & crop farmers. Then the USDA canceled it.
DEOHS faculty Sarah Collier's project helped shellfish farmers find a market for seaweed that smothers their oyster & geoduck harvests by testing it as fertilizer. @uwnews.uw.edu
deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/vid...

5 8

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW Biostatistics @uwbiostat.bsky.social · Aug 5

Congrats to @uwsph.bsky.social professor Marco Carone on this prestigious award! “His work stands as a model for how cutting-edge methodology can be harnessed to address pressing health questions, making him a truly outstanding figure in the field.” bit.ly/47eOdHg

2 2

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Aug 1

After 3+ decades of advancing public health and medicine, mentoring generations of students, and shaping the field of epidemiology, Professor Susan Heckbet is retiring from the @uwepidemiology.bsky.social. Read more about Dr. Heckbert's legacy of impact: epi.washington.edu/news/celebra...

3

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

Lizz Giordano @lizzgiordano.bsky.social · Jul 29

Federal cuts to close 3 centers in WA that protect workers in the most dangerous jobs and train safety experts. "If you have fewer trained professionals to protect workers...you're going to have more workers who are getting injured." bit.ly/3HbHJhP @uwsph.bsky.social @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social

Federal cuts put Washington workplace safety research at risk

Three programs that train occupational health experts and study worker safety for the state’s most dangerous jobs face an uncertain future.

bit.ly

2 3

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Jul 28

UW SPH is excited to host @aspph.bsky.social This is Public Health Graduate School Fair in September! Choosing a career in #publichealth means committing to a future where you can contribute to meaningful change, improve #healthequity and protect communities from health threats. Register here:

TIPH Graduate School Fair - Seattle

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This Is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Seattle in September! The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for

aspph.org

1

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Jul 21

@uwdeohs.bsky.social PhD student Stephanie Mitchell earns the 2025 Tillman Scholar Award for her research focuses on global health and conservation through #OneHealth approach. Learn more about Mitchell's academic journey and why this work matters in advancing #PublicHealth

PhD student earns prestigious Tillman Scholar award

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

deohs.washington.edu

2 7

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Jul 17

See something, say something - especially during tick season! Ticks and the diseases they carry are on the rise in the PNW. MPH student Alex Eisen collaborated with ‪@washingtontrails.bsky.social‬ to develop a Tick Dashboard that alerts hikers to the pests. #Ticks #PublicHealth #HikingSeason

It’s tick season in the Evergreen State—here’s how you can help UW researchers track them

UW Magazine | University of Washington

magazine.washington.edu

2 3

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Jul 16

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could slash an estimated $186 billion to nutrition programs and WA state could lose more than $10 billion in SNAP funding. A statewide survey by ‪‪@uwfsnh.bsky.social‬ revealed 55% of respondents had used some form of food assistance. Here's how families are impacted:

Food supplier for CAP, FISH faces $2M in federal cuts

Plus, recent cuts to SNAP in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expected to draw more people to local food banks.

tdn.com

1

Reposted by University of Washington School of Public Health

UW Epidemiology @uwepidemiology.bsky.social · Jul 10

Celebrating when the odds are in our favor 😉, particularly due to our exceptional instructors like
@jessieish.bsky.social and our @uwepidemiology.bsky.social students.

Jessie Seiler @jessieish.bsky.social · Jul 10

Things are bad all around, but I'm teaching a short intense course on epidemiologic methods and today's the day for my students to build and work with their first two-by-two tables, and I just couldn't be more excited for them! #episky

kermit the frog is dancing in front of a red curtain with the words i 'm so excited !

Alt: Kermit the frog flail-dancing in front of a red curtain with the words "I'm so excited!!" above him

media.tenor.com

2 4

University of Washington School of Public Health @uwsph.bsky.social · Jul 12

A new study by PHSKC and UW's Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program found that more Washington households are storing their firearms securely. Past research has associated secure firearm storage with reductions in suicide, unintentional injuries, and gun theft. #publichealth #GunSafety

More Washington households store firearms securely - UW Medicine | Newsroom

newsroom.uw.edu

1 4