Emerson Dusic, PhD, MPH profile page

Dr. Emerson Dusic is a recent graduate from public health genetics at the University of Washington, where they have developed expertise as a mixed-methods researcher. They earned their master of public health in 2021, contributing to an NIH-funded U01 study integrating genetic testing for hereditary cancer into primary care settings. They are currently a postdoctoral research fellow on the Trans/Forming Genomics Study, which is developing actionable guidelines for genomics researchers working with transgender and non-binary communities. At the intersection of bioethics, policy and implementation science, Dusic’s research advances health equity by centering accessibility and addressing structural barriers impacting historically and presently marginalized populations. In recognition of their contributions to research, Dusic was awarded the Wylie Burke Endowed Scholarship for Diversity and the Pamela E. Yee Award in Gender and Disability Studies. Beyond research, they are committed to advocacy and scientific education through mobilizing health professionals on policy issues, building interdisciplinary support networks for disabled and queer students, and delivering lectures on public health genetics, disability studies and reproductive health.