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November 13, 2024
Research sheds light on air pollution in nail salons, need for increased regulations
The strong scent of nail polish that permeates nail salons has been linked to a variety of health effects experienced by the workers who inhale it, according to new research from a University of Washington faculty member. Diana Ceballos, a UW assistant professor of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, recently co-authored a study published in…
November 7, 2024
Awardees of autumn 2022 Tier 1 pilot research grants report final project outcomes
Nine interdisciplinary University of Washington project teams were awarded Population Health Initiative Tier 1 pilot grants in autumn quarter 2022. Each of these teams were working to lay an interdisciplinary foundation for future projects in areas ranging from perinatal health to the impacts of climate change to generate proof-of-concept. Each of the funded projects has…
November 5, 2024
New UW biomaterials center seeks to fight inequities, reduce disparities
The National Institutes of Health recently granted $10.5 million towards the creation of the Humanity Unlocking Biomaterials (HUB) center, led by the University of Michigan and University of Washington, with a focus on advancing biomaterials research through the recruitment of historically excluded Black, Latino and Indigenous individuals. The proposal applies a concept known as centering…
October 30, 2024
Initiative funds 14 UW project teams for early-stage pilot grant research
The Population Health Initiative announced today the award of 14 Tier 1 pilot grants to interdisciplinary teams of University of Washington researchers representing 11 schools and colleges across two UW campuses plus several community-based partners. The value of these 14 awards is approximately $360,000, which includes matching funds from schools, departments and units. “The breadth…
October 25, 2024
Winter course to explore interdisciplinary work that improves youth mental health, well-being
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative, the College of Education and the School of Social Work are partnering to offer a one-credit General Studies course during winter quarter 2025 that will introduce students to a number of UW and community-based research and programs that are working to improve youth mental health and well-being. Undergraduates…
October 22, 2024
Fueling the flame: Initiative pilot grant studies health risk of increasing heat and wildfires
Agricultural communities in the western portion of the U.S. are becoming more exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke (WFS) as a result of climate change, adversely impacting the health of the general population and posing a greater risk to outdoor crop workers. Washington state leads the U.S. in apple, blueberry and cherry production, with…
October 18, 2024
UW faculty discuss how the H5N1 bird flu outbreak could impact humans, our ecosystems
A major outbreak of a new strain of bird flu began circulating the world in 2020 and has killed millions of wild birds and infected poultry, dairy cattle and domestic cats to date. A few humans have also died from bird flu infection. Federal health officials have deemed the Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 a…
October 16, 2024
Initiative-funded project seeks to understand impact of climate change on mental health
The continued rise in focus on climate change comes as a result of increasing temperatures, extreme storms and wildfires. Distress experienced as a result of an awareness that climate change underlies these changing weather patterns can be referred to as “climate change distress” (CC-D), which is elevated among young adults and could be linked to…
October 9, 2024
Initiative-funded project studies how culturally sensitive communication styles affects health AI
The capabilities of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) have improved dramatically in healthcare settings, with the potential to promote mental health and increase adherence to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. However, current AI-based chatbots lack the understanding of cultural differences needed to support communication with patients and ensure positive health outcomes. Communication styles vary across cultures and prove…
October 3, 2024
Applied Research Fellowship project explores local King County business landscape
The 2024 University of Washington Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program recently concluded their research assessing trends in the local business landscape in King County through the use of novel data sources. Their findings offer useful insights for King County policymakers regarding future resource allocations. In its fifth year, the program is a collaboration…
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