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Sheldwin Yazzie is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington. He earned his Doctorate in Exposure Science and has a Master of Science in Epidemiology from the University of Washington, as well as a Master of Public Health from the University of New Mexico. His research focuses on creating safe workplaces and addressing health equity issues, particularly regarding occupational health impacts on disadvantaged populations. He has designed and developed various epidemiologic studies, including a significant case-control study investigating lung cancer risk among Navajo uranium miners. Additionally, he has developed models to predict indoor radon levels in homes on the Navajo Nation, aiming to improve public health outcomes by analyzing environmental exposures. Sheldwin is also affiliated with the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, reflecting his commitment to advancing health knowledge in Native American communities through research.
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