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Elizabeth Dykstra is an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. She holds a PhD in Entomology and an MS in Epidemiology, both from Texas A&M University. Dykstra has significant experience in public health, particularly as a Public Health Entomologist with the Washington State Department of Health, where she oversees surveillance efforts for mosquito and tick-borne diseases across the state. Her research interests focus on the ecology and epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, with a notable emphasis on disease vectors that affect public health. Outside her professional commitments, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and camping in the Pacific Northwest and is an avid genealogist. Dykstra also serves in the Navy Reserves, continuing her service after an active duty career that included assignments in Jacksonville, FL, Cairo, Egypt, and Bangor, WA. She is dedicated to mentoring new PhD and Master's students in her field.
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