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Overview of Degree Programs

MPH in Public Health Genetics

Concurrent JD/MPH in Public Health Genetics

M.S. in Genetic Epidemiology

Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics

Graduate School Review of Ph.D. Program

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Genetics

Past MPH Theses

The following list of thesis topics illustrates the many directions in which MPH students have taken their research projects:

Thesis Topic Student
"Take up your bed and waslk: a case study of adolescent health transition in a cystic fibrosis care center "Marilyn Hair
Spring 2011
"Biopiracy and biocolonialism of indigenous knowledge: genetically modified taro in Hawaii" Amber Harmon
Spring 2011
"Family history and endophenotype severity in schizophrenia" Megan Roosen-Runge
Spring 2011
"The evaluation of genetic, biotechnology, and bioethics bills in the Washington state legislature (2005-2008): the scientific education of state legislators" David Iseminger
Autumn 2010
"Assessing the motivational, educational and training experiences of underrepresented minorities who participated in a genomic scientific research training program at the University of Washington" Teresa Madrid
Autumn 2010
"Practices Related to the Provision of Genetic Services for Adult Adopted Individuals in the Genetic Counseling Setting" Suzanne Luther
Summer 2010
"Genetic variation in drug response: Implications of a novel genotyping tool for public health applications" Tristan Victoroff
Summer 2010
"Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis: Understanding Controversy, Core Values, and Policy Implications" Amy Paul
Spring 2010
"Parental Depression and Domain Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Epidemiology and Social Considerations of Using Family History" Feyza Menagi
Spring 2010
"Public Health Implications of DNA Identification of Human Remains" Caroline Bercier
Spring 2010
"Genetic Variability in CYP2C9, UGT1A6, and NSAID Use with the Risk of Colorectal Cancer" Lisel Koepl
Autumn 2009
"Researcher Perspectives on Disclosure of Incidental Findings in Genetic Research" Meredith Meacham
Summer 2009
"Ethnic-Specific Involvement in Genetic Research: Participant Perspectives" Rachel Malen
Summer 2009
"Genetic Associations in Lipoprotein(a) and Carotid Artery Disease: Implications for Disease Risk and Development of Clinical Genetic Tests" Felecia Cerrato
Spring 2009
"Malpractice Insurance and Genetic Counselors: What are the Issues?" Krysta Barton Shutske
Winter 2009
"Identification of Genetic Risk Factors for Calcineurin Inhibitor-Induced Nephrotoxicity" Courtney Gravett
Winter 2009
"Stimulating Global Health Solutions in a Market-Driven World: An Analysis of the Partnership Agreements and Intellectual Property Policies of Three Genetically-Based Public-Private Partnership Projects" Jill Brunner Scott
Autumn 2008
"Unique or Not? Social Identity and Attitudes Toward Ethnic-Specific Breast Cancer Susceptibility" Brittany Guy
Summer 2008
"Association of Polymorphisms in WNT6 and WNT10A and Risk of Polyps" Rachel Galbraith
Summer 2008
"The Paradox of Increased Choice: Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome Discuss the Expansion of Prenatal Testing" Dena Freeman
Summer 2008
"Smoking Cessation in the Seattle LGBT Community: Interest in Genetic Testing and Evaluation of LGBT-Specific Cessation Groups" Julia Crouch
Summer 2008
"DNA Sequence Data-Sharing in the Context of Genome-Wide Association Studies and Electronic Medical Records: Subject and Surrogate Perspectives"" Julie Bares
Summer 2008
"Genetic Susceptibility to Aflatoxin B1 Carcinogenicity: the Role of Genetic Polymorphisms in Biotransformation and DNA Repair Enzymes" Kristin Beima
Summer 2008
"State Regulation of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests: A Survey of Genetic Policymakers" Megan Grembowski
Autumn 2007
"Phenotypic versus Genotypic Testing for Personalized Medicine: A Policy Analysis Using CYP2D6 and Tamoxifen as a Case Study" Monica Fujii
Autumn 2007
"Public Health Follow-up of Abnormal Newborn Screening Results" Catharine Riley
Autumn 2007
"The Effects of Gene-Environment Interactions on HDL-Cholesterol and Apolipoprotein AI Levels in Plasma" Cheryl Berg
Spring 2006
"Mediating the Lived Experience off ART: A Discourse Analysis of Infertility Blogs" Elizabeth Rodgers
Spring 2006
"A critical review of a rennin angiotensin system gene variant and vesicoureteral reflux" Marvalyn Decambre
Winter 2006
"An Assessment of Public Health Genetics in Action: The Estonian Genome Project from August 2002 to August 2003" Courtney McElroy
Autumn 2006
"Par for the Course: A Model Curriculum for Integrating Ethics Education into Basic Genetic Research Training and Practice" Lori Miller
Autumn 2006
*MSPHG
"Knowledge and Attitudes About Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk Among Koreans in Washington" Tatia Chay Woodward
Autumn 2006
*MSPHG
"Genetic Risk and Clinical Utility of Diagnostic Testing: A Case Study of Malignant Hyperthermia" Cheedy Jaja
Summer 2006
"A National Survey of State Trial Judges: Using the Daubert Criteria To Determine the Admissibility of Genetics-Based Evidence" Karynsa Hinton
Autumn 2005
"Family History and Asthma: Epidemiology and Ethics" Kayleen Williams
Autumn 2005
"Prospectives about Genetic Technology among Presbyterian Church (USA) Elders" Jennifer Wroblewski
Summer 2005
"Varying Levels of Family History of Breast Cancer in Relation to Mammographic Breast Density" Anthony Crest
Spring 2005
"Type II Diabetes: A Sib-Pair Linkage Analysis of PPAR-Gamma and the Cost Effectiveness of Family History Screening" Alyssa DiGiacomo
Spring 2005
"Disclosure of Individual Genetic Results to Research Subjects: A Pilot Review of Current Practices" Matthew Gordon
Spring 2005
"Prenatal Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening in Washington State" Amy Jo Hoffman
Spring 2005
"Key Factors Involved in the Success of Carrier Screening Programs for Recessive Diseases: Case Study of Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening" Anne-Marie Laberge
Spring 2005
"Coping with Pancreatic Cancer: A Family Perspective" Kerri Petrin
Spring 2005
"Public Opinion on the Delivery of Genetic Services: Third Party Payer Criteria and Direct-to-Consumer Testing Perceptions" Kathryn Nickel
Winter 2005
"Communicating Pharmacogenetic Test Information" Josh Carlson
Summer 2004
"Newborn Screening Panel Selection: an Assessment of Variation in How States Decide" Jeffrey Cross
Summer 2004
"Newborn Screening: Opportunity for Hemoglobinopathy Carrier Detection" Katie Porter
Summer 2004
"The Availability of Prenatal Genetic Services in Washington State" Marisa Raymond
Summer 2004
"hMLH1 and hMSH6 Polymorphisms and Risk of Colorectal Polyps: An Ethical Consideration of Minority Involvement in Genetic Epidemiology Research" Joon-Ho Yu
Summer 2004
"Breast Cancer Genetics in Primary Care, What Do Physicians Tell Patients?" Sarah Gertler
Spring 2004
"Economic Analysis and Policy Implications of Newborn Screening for Medium Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Washington State Experience" John Thompson
Autumn 2003
"An Evaluation of a Web-Based Genetic Resource for Primary Care Faculty Development" Jennifer Singh
Summer 2003
"Family History of Pancreatic Cancer and Breast Cancer as Predictors of Pancreatic Cancer Risk" Megan Fesinmeyer
Spring 2003
"The Personalized Medicine Research Project at the Marshfield Clinic: A New and Useful Model for Genetic Research?" Sarah Harding
Spring 2003
"Genetics and Public Health: A Survey of the States? Role and Factors Determining State Response" Amanda Sarata
Spring 2003
"Genetic Testing in the Courtroom: Testing for Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Cases of Suspected Non-Accidental Injury" Anita Marlowe
Autumn 2002
Marketing of Genetic Tests: A Systematic Analysis of the Frequency, Content and Accuracy of Physician-Directed Advertisements for Genetic Tests" Kathryn Battuello
Summer 2002
"A Retrospective Analysis of CYP3A5 Genotype and Calcineurin Inhibitor-Induced Nephrotoxicity Among Former Liver Transplant Patients" Amy Dowling
Summer 2002
"Analytic Framework for Type 1 Diabetes Screening" Kyong Kang
Summer 2002
"Testing Microsatellite Instability in Colorectal Tumors: Perspective from Patients" Amber Roche
Summer 2002
"Genetic Susceptibility to Asthma: Polymorphisms in Immunoglobulin E Pathway Genes and Social Implications of Testing for Genetic Asthma Susceptibility" Eleanor Reed
Spring 2002
"Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor L Alpha and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young: A Human Genome Epidemiology Review and Ethical and Psychosocial Analysis" Roberta Wines
Spring 2002
"Gene On Rate of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease" Erin Pfeiffer
Summer 2001
"Participation in a Breast Cancer Risk Information Trial: Motivations of a Population-Based Sample of Women" Kiley Ariail
Spring 2001
"Genetic Influence of the Apolipoprotein E and Apolipoprotein B Genes on Lipid Phenotypes Associated with Cardiovascular Disease" Miriam Fay
Spring 2001
"An Exploration of Women's Attitudes Toward Prophylactic Mastectomy" Vinaya Murthy
Autumn 2000
"Proposed Institutional Guidelines for the Ethical Use of Human Genetic Materials: Implementing the National Bioethics Advisory Commission Policy Guidance" Roger Jansson
Autumn 1999