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The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics offers public health training through Master of Science and doctoral degrees as well as a Dual Degree Program for academically motivated undergraduate students.

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Congratulations Class of 2023 

The faculty, staff and students congratulate the Spring 2023 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Masters and PhD graduates.

loss of smell

Sniffing Out Signs of Neurodegeneration

Clinicians have long cited older age as the main risk factor for most neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, certain symptoms — such as loss of smell — may develop years or even decades earlier than the disease’s clinical diagnosis.

Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dr. Honglei Chen studies environmental contributions to neurodegenerative diseases and aging.

Montgomery

EQ-BEST Intern selected as a first-place recipient

Jasmine Parker was a first-place recipient for her presentation in the Epidemiology and Public Health category at the 25th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF)

 

Olivia LeBlanc

First Place for Honors College Professorial Assistant in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Honors College Professorial Assistant in Epidemiology & Biostatistics Olivia LeBlanc (Actuarial Science major; expected graduation 2024) was a first-place recipient for her research presentation in the Epidemiology and Public Health