Maximize Pictured above left: Meiyuzhen “Chimey” Qi, a PhD student, was recently recognized at the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) annual meeting... read more +

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The Department of Epidemiology of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health is leading research and prevention activities that impact public health by training students to evaluate and respond to important public health issues in aging and chronic disease prevention, reproductive health, environmental health, and infectious diseases.

The program provides a strong foundation in epidemiology, which is a core discipline in public health. Our epidemiology graduate programs incorporate into the teaching program activities that provide a practical and clinically relevant educational experience that is based on a foundation of research excellence.. Students take a series of core courses in epidemiology and public health, and may choose to focus on one of several Areas of Emphasis. Faculty in each of these areas direct major research programs and training grants that provide excellent opportunities for student research and field training.

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Pitt Public Health faculty members conduct small and large observational studies and clinical trials of problems that have major impact on the health of populations, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, premature birth, and injury. Faculty members may also lead field centers or coordinating centers for multicenter national and international observational studies and clinical trials.

Major areas of emphasis include...

  • Aging
  • Applied public health
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and diabetes
  • Clinical trials and methods
  • Environmental
  • Global health
  • Infectious disease
  • Injury prevention
  • Molecular and genetic
  • Obesity and nutritional
  • Population neuroscience
  • Prevention, lifestyle and physical activity
  • Psychiatric
  • Reproductive, perinatal and pediatric
  • Social epidemiology and health equity
  • Women’s health

 

New covid subvariants highly contagious, immune evasive, experts say

TRIB LIVE -  A rapidly spread...
New covid subvariants highly contagious, immune evasive, experts say

TRIB LIVE -  A rapidly spreading covid variant is highly contagious and can cause breakthrough infections, but it’s not more severe or dangerous than prior strains, local experts say. The omicron subvariant — known as BA.5 — has “really taken off, nationally and locally,” said Dr. Lee Harrison, pro... (07/19/2022)

EPI's Andrea Rosso receives Steven D. Manners Research Development Award

UNIVERSITY TIMES - The Univer...
EPI's Andrea Rosso receives Steven D. Manners Research Development Award

UNIVERSITY TIMES - The University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) has selected three projects from five Pitt faculty members to receive the Steven D. Manners Research Development Awards. Rosso was awarded for her work on Neighborhood Environment and Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Olde... (07/19/2022)

Postpartum Mothers Mobility Study co-hosts summer solstice yoga for wellness of black mothers and people who birth

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE - A...
Postpartum Mothers Mobility Study co-hosts summer solstice yoga for wellness of black mothers and people who birth

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE - Alecia Dawn, a yoga instructor and owner of YOGAMOTIF, guided a small group in a yoga and meditation class Monday at the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination in Garfield. The Summer Solstice Yoga event was co-hosted by YOGAMOTIF, Healthy Start Pittsburgh and the universit... (07/05/2022)

Allegheny County Health Department prizes alliance with Pitt Public Health alumni

You don’t have to look far to...
Allegheny County Health Department prizes alliance with Pitt Public Health alumni

You don’t have to look far to find a School of Public Health (SPH) graduate among the people working within the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) to ensure the well-being of western Pennsylvanians. "The school really is a feeder institution," says LuAnn Brink (EPI '99), PhD, a 12-year ... (06/15/2022)

Gun owners, onlookers split on what gun control proposals could accomplish

TRIB LIVE - Reaction to propo...
Gun owners, onlookers split on what gun control proposals could accomplish

TRIB LIVE - Reaction to proposed gun control laws shows that even some local gun owners appear just as divided about the effectiveness of such measures as the politicians debating them. Although many people seem to agree the country has to find a way to stem gun violence on American streets and in ... (06/15/2022)