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Student Awards
Gilbert S. Omenn Award for Academic Excellence
2008
Carolyn Hutter ( Master's and Doctoral), Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Carolyn is an outstanding scholar. She completed her PhD earlier this year in Epidemiology and received her MS in Biostatistics . She has maintained a remarkable 3.93 GPA over her six years at the UW and has more than 20 papers in publication. She already earned an MS in Genetics at Cornell and her thesis and dissertation make valuable and unique contributions on the use of Mendelian Randomization.
2002
Jennifer Doherty - received her undergraduate training in Biology at the Cornell and a MS in Epidemiology form the University of Illinois. She completed a Certificate in Public Health Genetics at the UW in 2001and defended her PhD dissertation. She will present the result of her research at this month's meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. Jennifer has excelled in her academic coursework and also receive the highest grade on the doctoral preliminary examination the year she took it.
2001
Cheryl Anderson - This year’s winner was Cheryl, a doctoral student in the interdisciplinary Nutritional Sciences Program in Epidemiology. Her research was on nutrition and genetic regulation of red blood cells and serum folate levels. She has been a Minority International Training Program Fellow in Senegal, a respected teacher and mentor, and a leader in community outreach and service.
Outstanding Student Award
2009
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Jennifer Livaudais (PhD Candidate) has an impressive record o academic and professional accomplishments, excelling in the classroom and in her research. She has published three manuscripts a fist author, has co-author three more, and makes exceptional presentations. Jennifer is committed to improving the health of Latino populations, focusing her work on breast cancer. She has been expanding her research to examine reductive risk |
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2008
Yuzo Arima (PhD Candidate) graduated cum laude from Columbia and earned an MPH in epidemiology here in 2005. As a doctoral student he has an impressive record, excelling in the classroom, winning several awards and fellowships, authoring numerous publications, and making presentations at national and international scientific meetings. One of his dissertation projects required extensive research into the design, implementation,a and analysis of behavioral surveys. Yuzo is a gifted teacher who excites students by engaging them and making epidemiology relevant to their lives. He has excelled as a Research Assistant with the APRC Emergency Infections network and is considered an emerging leader and scholar who has what it takes to become a world-renowned epidemiologist.
2007
Elanor Sidman (PhD Candidate), is not only an exceptional student academically, she is and excellent example of a "scholar-citizen". She is committed to research that expands scientific knowledge while having clear implications for public policy and societal action. Elanor played an important role in the School's re-accreditation process and the effort to review and establish MPH competencies.
2006
Jennifer Marino (PhD Candidate) used her strong background in the biological sciences and nursing in an ambitious dissertation project in Epidemiology that builds on an existing population-based case control study of endometriosis and its possible association with night-shift work and specific genotypes.
2005
Lucia Hindorff, MPH (PhD Candidate) - Considered a "superstar" by her nominators, lucia has a superb record of achievement, including a number of awards ad fellowships. Her research focuses on the genetic aspects of cardiovascular disease, bridging the fields of molecular genetics and cardiovascular disease Epidemiology. Lucia has already published eight papers and has another nearly ready for submission. Her success as a TA for the challenging, required core methodology courses in Epidemiology stems from her firm grasp of the material, her enthusiasm, and her ability to communicate effectively as a teacher. Lucia is considered "an exceptionally accomplished, hard working, and innovative young investigator who will undoubtedly make significant contributions in the future".
2004
Mike Jackson, MPH (PhD candidate) - is working as a Research Assistant at Group Health Cooperative, where he has been engaged in work on pneumococcal vaccine safety and efficacy, developing methods of surveillance for radiographically-confirmed pneumonia, and making significant contributions to the work of the group.
Mike has excellent quantitative skills, works independently while also being an outstanding tam member, and has a strong research background. He has conducted a number of analyses of national datasets and contributed to a successful grant application the CDC, and he has presented his work at a national meeting. Already published, Mike is one of the most capable master's students we have had at the University".
2003
Alyson Littman - has worked a a Research Assistant at the Cancer Prevention Program a the FHCRC and was selected as a Trainee on their Cancer prevention Training Grant. She is an enthusiastic and successful teacher and productive researcher. Alyson is involved in a number of research projects, several of which have resulted in published papers of manuscripts under review. Her dissertation project is a serologic study of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and lung cancer. The remarkable breadth of Alyson's accomplishments led to her being described as "one of those very special graduate students who will undoubtedly make a significant contributions in the future."
2002
Shelley Tworoger - is an accomplished student whose undergraduate work in biochemistry and experience at FHCRC led her to graduate studies in epidemiology. She was selected as a pre-doctoral trainee on the Environmental and Molecular Epidemiology Training Grant, became lead TA for the Department last year, and completed an ambitious master's thesis. For her dissertation project, Shelley designed a study of sleep quality and quantity that is likely to provide important new information. Shelley is publishing, presenting at national meetings, and due to her experience and s strengths, promises to develop into a successful independent investigator with a productive research career.
2000
Preet Dhillon - who has received her PhD from the Department of Epidemiology, excelled academically and performed very complex dissertation research on the efficacy of PSA screening in reducing mortality from prostate cancer. Her study design led to similar studies in several other health plans— making her “a national figure before completing her PhD.”
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
2009
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Kristen Upson, is described by her students as an outstanding and caring TA for both Epidemiology and Biostatistics courses. She is enthusiastic about the materials and helping her students learn, and she has excellent teaching and communication skills. Kristen is someone who prepares carefully and thoroughly for discussion sections and also provides thoughtful, clear responses to questions and helps make confusing concepts more understandable. She is patient and respectful. |
| Her students appreciate Kristen's willingness to provide extra assistance outside normal office hours and to be available for on-on-one assistance as needed. Her office hours are attended by many who don't need extra help but find her teaching style and explanations to be a valuable complement to the regular course lecture. | |
2008
Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, served as TA for Epi 512/513 this year, a difficult class to assist because students come from so many disciplines. Ali answered questions with patience, good humor, and a remarkable ability to help students grasp complex principles by thinking through the concepts step by step. Ali provided the students with tools to answer their own questions, which enhanced their understanding of the material.
2004
Carolyn Hutter - Faculty and students alike singled out Carolyn for her superior performance as a TA. She is exceptionally helpful in planning an coordinating courses as well as other TAs. She handled all the logistical aspects of one course, including creating and linking readings to the Web page, working with guest speakers, contacting students about requirements, etc. Even more important, Carolyn contributed to the substantive content of the course - leading discussion sections, advising student son term paper topics, and generally making significant improvements on her own initiative. One student said, "Carolyn's passion for teaching and for epidemiology is contagious. She has done an excellent job connecting with her students and always finds a way to explain complex concepts.
Distinguished Alumni Award
2008
H. Ward Hinds received his MPH in epidemiology in 1975. He recently retired as Health Officer of the Snohomish Health District, a post he held since 1986. In that role, he set a high standard for serving the public's health in Snohomish County and responded to numerous public health challenges. Epidemiology professor emeritus Jim Gale noted in his nomination statement that "Ward Hinds has been a distinguished, effective public health practitioner for over 30 years. Ward's willingness and energy to take leadership positions on a broad array of specific issues often above and beyond his local responsibilities is inspiring." Dr. HInds has been a leader on groups such as the Region 3HIV Prevention Planning Council, the Washington State Steering Committee on Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response, and the Washington State Public Health Improvement Plan Steering Committee. He ia also an active member in the Alumni Advisory Board and has taught as a clinical professor in Epidemiology and Health Services.
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation
The
Seattle chapter of the ARCS Foundation has given the UW nearly $5 million
for graduate education in the
natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. It
is the University's largest annual donor.
2004
Trong Thanh-Hoang Ao - (Epidemiology)
has a BS in biology from the University
of California, Riverside, and an MS in
population and international health from
Harvard’s School of Public Health. He has
also served in the Peace Corps in Zimbabwe and is interested in international public
health.
2003
Amy J. Poel has a MPH in Epidemiology from Emory University
2001
Carole Butler, graduate student in Epidemiology, received
an ARCS Fellowship.
Magnuson Scholar
The prestigious Magnuson Scholarship is awarded each year to one student in each of the six University of Washington Health Sciences schools. Selection criteria are academic performance and the student’s potential for contribution to research in the health sciences. The late Senator Warren G. Magnuson, in whose name the program was established, was committed to improving the nation’s health through biomedical research and was instrumental in establishing the National Institutes of Health, Medicare, and Medicaid during his long career in the U.S. Senate.
The purpose of this program is to recognize graduate students with outstanding potential for research in the health sciences. The Program began in 1993 and is funded from a $2 million endowment from the Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health Professions Training.
2009
Amanda M. Fretts, MPH has been selected a Magnuson Scholar for the 2009-10 year. She is a doctoral student in the Department of Epidemiology and a pre-doctoral trainee at the Cardiovascular Health Research Unit. She is interested in American Indian health, physical activity, nutrition and diabetes research2007
Richard Jensen was awarded the Magnuson Scholar Award. He is an optometrist and currently spends time as a pre-doctoral fellow at the CHRU and as a RA working in the Robert Williams Lab.
Other Awards
2009
Danny Colombara and Carla Mercado (both PhD candidates) have received a 2008-09 Diversity Fellowship from the Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program ( GO-MAP)
Linnet N. Masese International AIDS Society Young Investigator Prize
Andrea Burnett-Hartman American Association for Cancer Research Scholar-in-Training Award
Andrea Burnett-Hartman Selected for the New Investigators Workshop by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
2008
Maegan Ashworth Finalist, University of Washington Graduate Medal
Maegan Ashworth U.S. EPA Science to Achieve Results Fellowship Winner
2007
Wendy Langeberg, student in Epidemiology, PhD Candidate was award the University of Washington Retirement Association Fellowship for Research on Aging for the 2007-08 academic year.
2004
Jennifer Marino, PhD student in Epidemiology, has been awarded both a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and a Johnson & Johnson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
2003
Kawango Agot (MPH, Epidemiology, 2001) won a five-year NIH Fogarty research grant for new foreign investigators on widow inheritance and HIV infection in Kenya. She is also project director of the first randomized controlled trial of male circumcision and HIV infection.
Updated on August 12, 2009