November 7, 2023
Initiative awards 12 early-stage pilot grants to interdisciplinary teams of UW investigators
The Population Health Initiative announced today the award of 12 Tier 1 pilot grants to teams of interdisciplinary researchers representing eight University of Washington schools and colleges as well as several community-based partners. These awards are worth approximately $400,000, which includes school, department and unit matching funds, with the projects seeking to address grand challenges…
November 2, 2023
UW supports Florida International University in launching the FIU Population Health Initiative
Florida International University (FIU) recently announced the launch of the FIU Population Health Initiative, which will unite researchers from various disciplines across the university to develop coordinated solutions that lead to improved health. The initial focus of the FIU Population Health Initiative is to advance population health through research, education and community engagement that addresses…
October 31, 2023
Initiative awards four pilot grants for climate change-focused projects
The Population Health Initiative announced the award of four, $50,000 climate change-focused pilot grants to support interdisciplinary teams of University of Washington researchers to develop preliminary data or proof-of-concept needed to pursue follow-on funding to scale their respective efforts. “We are pleased to support these four teams in generating new discoveries in areas ranging from…
October 26, 2023
New research studies how AI can support people in being more empathetic about mental health
Lack of access is one of the main reasons people do not seek professional mental health care. That is where TalkLife, the biggest peer support platform globally, steps in to allow users to offer each other mental health support. Empathy is essential to these conversations about mental health, yet it can be challenging to know…
October 24, 2023
Initiative, EarthLab event builds cross-disciplinary climate change connections
The Population Health Initiative and EarthLab hosted approximately 45 University of Washington faculty, staff and graduate students in an Open Space-style event in the UW wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House on October 23, 2023, to help facilitate the development of new interdisciplinary collaborations to take on pressing climate-related challenges. This was the second Fostering Climate Change…
October 18, 2023
Pilot project uses drone technology to monitor harmful algal blooms in freshwater lakes
The effects of climate change are leading to an explosive surge in harmful algal blooms, jeopardizing drinking water supplies and threatening human health. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when algae grow exponentially, potentially producing toxins that can poison fish, mammals and birds — as well as cause human illness or even death in extreme incidents….
October 12, 2023
Initiative, Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship offer fall 2023 Digital Health Innovation events
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative and the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship have partnered to offer a series of interactive opportunities during autumn quarter 2023 for students interested in learning more about the rapidly growing field of digital health. Whether you are just starting your digital health journey, or already have a solid foundation,…
October 10, 2023
Applied Research Fellowship project explores King County housing migration trends
The 2023 University of Washington Population Health Initiative Applied Research Fellowship program recently concluded their research assessing migration and displacement trends in King County through the use of novel data sources. Their findings offer useful insights for King County policymakers regarding future resource allocations. This year’s five student fellows were a mix of graduate and…
October 4, 2023
Summer 2023 Social Entrepreneurship Fellows complete projects, share findings
The Population Health Initiative’s summer 2023 Social Entrepreneurship Fellows Program concluded in August with the fellows presenting their findings to students, faculty and staff from schools and colleges across campus. The fellows spent 10 weeks working on population health innovations developed by University of Washington researchers to determine how these innovations could be financially sustainable…
October 2, 2023
Entrepreneurial Women in Population Health event taking place on Wednesday, October 11
Join the University of Washington Population Health Initiative and the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11 for the panel event, “Entrepreneurial Women in Population Health.” The panel will be held in Room 101 of the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. The lunch, panel event and Q&A…