Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study of the etiology and burden of disease in populations, as well as the development and evaluation of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment. The Department of Epidemiology at the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center has strengths in epidemiological, translational, and implementation research across cardiometabolic and brain health, maternal and child health, cancer prevention, and infectious diseases. Our faculty have expertise in multi-omics and molecular epidemiology, clinical trials, implementation science, nutritional epidemiology, geospatial analysis, and artificial intelligence. The Department is growing and maintains strong multidisciplinary collaborations with investigators at UT Southwestern Medical Center and with leading health care systems and public health agencies regionally, nationally, and internationally. We offer PhD programs in Applied Epidemiology and Clinical Investigation, as well as an MPH in Applied Epidemiology.
Goals:
- Provide the highest-quality education to prepare and inspire the next generation of epidemiologists and clinical investigators.
- Investigate the etiology and burden of disease in populations.
- Develop, test, and implement novel interventions in healthcare settings and communities.
- Lead and collaborate in multidisciplinary research across the spectrum from bench to bedside to community.
- Translate epidemiologic methods and research findings into public health practice and policy.
Core Values:
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Compassion
- Innovation
- Integrity
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