Our Research Activities
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts innovative and collaborative research to develop, test, and apply established and novel epidemiological and biostatistical methods to address the public health needs of populations at risk for several disease outcomes through a multidisciplinary lens.
Training the Next Generation to Use Epidemiological and Quantitative Methods to Improve Health and Reduce Health Disparities
We prepare students for research and careers that examines 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.
The University of Maryland School of Public Health's Global Health Initiative (GHI) offers interdisciplinary opportunities for meaningful research, innovative education and experiential service to improve public health.
The University of Maryland School of Public Health's Maryland Center for Health Equity (M-CHE) is committed to improving the health of residents in the state of Maryland.
The University of Maryland School of Public Health's Horowitz Center for Health Literacy provides research, education, and service to improve health literacy at the individual, family, community, organization and society levels.
At the University of Maryland School of Public Health, our Master of Public Health programs provide unmatched opportunities to work across disciplines and will prepare you for the specific career you seek in public health.