UW Institute for Public Health Genetics

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One of a kind graduate program emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to using genomic advances to improve population health.

The heading of this image reads "Institute for Public Health Genetics, Public Health Week - Student Highlight". Jiachen Zhang is pictured in a collared shirt and sweater, smiling at the camera. He has short, dark hair. His bio reads "Jiachen is a first year PhD student in Public Health Genetics at UW. His research focuses on the genetic epidemiology and architecture of common cancers, with the ultimate goal of translating genomic insights into enhanced cancer prediction and prevention. He is interested in exploring the genetic background and pleiotropy effects across common cancers, and actively advocated for greater diversity in genetic research."