University of Washington School of Public Health

uwsph.bsky.social

30 September 2025 17:33

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:

University of Washington School of Public Health

uwsph.bsky.social

30 September 2025 17:32

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

Marie Spiker

mariespiker.bsky.social

30 September 2025 17:32

Just realized I'm part of this Food Security and Nutrition starter pack from @foodequity.bsky.social. Lots of great people and groups on here! 🙌 go.bsky.app/9mZrrpQ

Jen Balkus, PhD, MPH

drjenbalkus.bsky.social

17 September 2025 17:56

“The risk of missing a case of hepatitis B is so significant that I just can’t imagine why we would delay a vaccine that is proven to be helpful and efficacious,” Dr. Brenna Hughes @acog.org & @idsog.bsky.social member. Important context for ACIP tomorrow. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/h...

Kate Starbird

katestarbird.bsky.social

10 July 2025 20:41

Though much remains uncertain (e.g. outcomes of lawsuits re: canceled grants), it is clear that U.S. gov funding for science — especially science that intersects w/ concerns about human flourishing — is going to be significantly diminished in coming years. Here are a few things we can do to help: