Samira Farah leads with faith and community in public health research
Recently graduated HPRC student, Samira Farah, MPH ‘25, leads with faith and community showing how cultural expertise is a strength in public health research.
Celebrating our Class of ‘25 students
Thank you to all of our graduating students who have supported our research teams and played a key role in advancing public health.
Hannon receives Harris-Wasserheit Endowed Professorship
Dr. Peggy Hannon, Director of the Health Promotion Research Center, has been named the innaugural holder of the Harris-Wasserheit Endowed Professorship.
Understanding the needs of small Latino-owned businesses for workplace wellness programs
Researchers at HPRC collaborated with small business owners to understand needs for workplace wellness and adapt Connect to Wellness.
New Project Updates
The Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is pleased to announce a few of our center’s newest projects. Read more to learn what we’re working on.
Nuestro Valor, a transformative initiative to increase access to healthier food in rural communities led by Barbara Baquero
Nuestro Valor, a transformative initiative to increase access to healthier food in rural communities is led by Barbara Baquero.
Empowering Future Health Leaders: SHPEP Scholars Innovate at HPRC
This summer, HPRC hosted six undergraduate scholars who were part of the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP). SHPEP is a free, six-week transformative summer experience for first- and second-year college students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the program provides academic enrichment in sciences and…
Miriana Duran receives Magnuson Scholarship
Miriana Duran, a PhD student in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health and research scientist at HPRC, has received the Magnuson Scholarship to support her PhD research to help reduce disparities faced by Latinx communities in Washington! Her research focuses on the mental health impacts of Seattle’s FreshBucks program, which provides lower-income residents…
Najma Mohamed and Lesley Steinman Awarded Tier 1 Pilot Award
Mohamed and Steinman were recently awarded a Tier 1 Pilot Award by the University of Washington Population Health Initiative. The two aim to, “[center] the voices and experiences of the social service workforce and participants,” said Steinman.
Sherry Wu (MPH ’23) Awarded APHA’s Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health
Sherry Wu, Research Coordinator and UW alum, has been awarded the 2023 Masters Student Research Award in Aging and Public Health. Wu says, “Our society’s emphasis on productivity categorizes older adults as less desirable. But the experiences and wisdom of older adults are invaluable, and they have a right to fulfilling and healthy lives.”