Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics | University of Maryland

Our mission is to improve health and reduce health disparities in Maryland, the nation, and the world. This is accomplished by examining environmental, social and behavioral, biological, and genetic factors using established epidemiological and quantitative methods, as well as developing new scientifically grounded approaches, that are applied predominately to identifying determinants of health and discovering and evaluating primary and secondary prevention strategies for chronic diseases and infectious diseases.

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October 29, 2026

UMD launches new Masters in Applied AI for Public Health Data Science

Starting in fall 2027, students can enroll in a new degree that channels all the opportunities – and the ethical framework – to successfully use artificial intelligence to solve real-world public health programs. The degree, a master’s in professional studies, or MPS, is called Applied AI for Public Health Data Science. The online program can be completed either part- or full-time.

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September 03, 2026

AI Tool Developed To ID Dementia Risk In Understudied Groups

In 2019 Miriam Owens was running a Richmond, Va., childcare center with plans to expand when she noticed something strange: She no longer could smell dirty diapers.

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August 29, 2026

OP/ED: How social media can be good for our health

In parents’ groups, at the water cooler, in the news—even on social media itself—American public discourse is awash in research-validated concerns about the harm social media can wreak on the nation’s psyche. The fear is especially acute concerning children’s mental health, and even the modern-day tycoons behind some of the most popular platforms reportedly limit their own children's use of them.

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Graduate Admissions Info Session - Master's Degrees

Admissions information and Q&A session to answer questions about our MHA, MPH and MS in Environmental Health Sciences programs. This event is a great opportunity to learn more...

2026-11-11T12:00:00

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Using AI Tools to Advance your Career Goals

This session will focus on using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot to boost your career goals. Wherever you are in your career journey, you can leverage AI at...

2026-11-13T12:00:00

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This is Public Health Virtual Fair

Prospective graduate students are invited to attend the Public Health Graduate School Virtual Fair! Meet admissions representatives from 75 schools and programs of public health in...

2026-11-17T12:00:00

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Epidemiology examines trends, patterns, and causes of disease in populations and works to reduce the burden of disease through research, education and service. Biostatistics provides the statistical reasoning and methods to interpret public health data and use it to address major problems in public health. Take the next step towards your future today.

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