FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: DANIEL ENQUOBAHRIE

Daniel Enquobahrie, MD, MPH, PhD
Professor, Department of Epidemiology
Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Systems and Population Health 

Dr. Daniel Enquobahrie is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health at the University of Washington. His work focuses on maternal and child health (MCH), with particular emphasis on pregnancy complications, the developmental origins of chronic disease, and women’s health. 

Originally from Ethiopia, Dr. Enquobahrie began his career in clinical medicine before transitioning to public health research—a path that led him to Seattle, where he earned his MPH and PhD from the University of Washington School of Public Health. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard before returning to UW, where he now plays a key role in teaching and mentorship. 

Dr. Enquobahrie is a faculty lead at the Strategic Analysis, Research & Training (START) Center, serves as faculty lead for the Dept. of Epidemiology’s MPH–Maternal and Child Health track, and is Associate Director of the School of Public Health’s Online MPH Program. He teaches popular courses such as MCH Epidemiology (Epi 521 and EPI 221) and “Fetal Origins,” which have inspired many students to pursue careers in public health. He also mentors undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and faculty both in the U.S. and internationally. 

His current research includes work on transcriptome and epigenetic biomarkers related to developmental origins of chronic diseases (e.g., Type 2 diabetes) and pediatric outcomes, the Pediatric Transport Learning Laboratory, and MCH-focused implementation science research. He collaborates globally, including with partners in Ethiopia, India, the UK, and Peru. 

Dr. Enquobahrie lives in Kirkland with his wife and daughters. His broad expertise and dedication to research, teaching, and mentorship make him a valued member of the public health community.