Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health (EBE)
Multidiscipline is the nature of EBE. Our programs equip students with the multidisciplinary tools and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of public health. These programs, through a careful design, integrate principles from epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, and environmental health to provide a comprehensive understanding of disease patterns, risk factors, and the analytical methods used in public health research.
Program Session Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Science (MS)
EBE curriculum empowers students to critically analyze health and environment data, develop novel analytical approaches, design robust research studies, and draw evidence-based conclusions beneficial to population health. Our programs emphasize practical applications to ensure that our students are well-prepared to address real-world health challenges and make a meaningful impact on disease prevention and health promotion.
Our faculty actively engage in collaborative efforts with researchers across campus and various institutes. The Division encourages interdisciplinary and innovative research with high impact on enhancing population health. Faculty and graduate students contribute to diverse research areas, including cancer, allergic diseases, and environmental and life exposures, contributing to a holistic understanding of health determinants. Their work extends beyond exploration to actively address prevention strategies and health disparities, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful approach to advancing public health outcomes.
EBE Faculty
- Ashish Joshi, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Dean and Distinguished University Professor
- Ilias Kavouras, PhD, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor, EBE Division
- Hongmei Zhang, PhD, MS, Professor of Biostatistics, EBE Division Director
- Maryam Karimi PhD, MPA, MS, Director of Research and Associate Professor
- Fawaz Mzayek, MD, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology
- Matthew Smeltzer, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology
- Xinhua Yu, MD, PhD, MS, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Program Coordinator Epidemiology
- John Lynn Jefferies, MD, MBA, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FAAP, FHFSA, FRCPE, FESC, Research Professor
- Fanta Gutema PhD, DVM, High Dip, MPH, MSc, Assistant Professor of Research
- Ashish Joshi, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Dean and Distinguished University Professor
- Ilias Kavouras, PhD, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor, EBE Division
- Hongmei Zhang, PhD, MS, Professor of Biostatistics, EBE Division Director
- Maryam Karimi PhD, MPA, MS, Director of Research and Associate Professor
- Yu (Joyce) Jiang, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics
- Xichen Mou, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
- Meredith Ray, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Program Coordinator for Biostatistics
- Onoja Akpa, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics
- John Lynn Jefferies, MD, MBA, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FAAP, FHFSA, FRCPE, FESC, Research Professor
- Fanta Gutema PhD, DVM, High Dip, MPH, MSc, Assistant Professor of Research
- Ashish Joshi, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Dean and Distinguished University Professor
- Ilias Kavouras, PhD, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor, EBE Division
- Hongmei Zhang, PhD, MS, Professor of Biostatistics, EBE Division Director
- Maryam Karimi PhD, MPA, MS, Director of Research and Associate Professor
- Debra Bartelli, DrPH, Research Associate Professor of Urban Health
- Chunrong Jia, PhD, Professor of Environmental Health and Urban Health
- Abu Mohammed Naser Titu, PhD, MBBS, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Urban Health
- John Lynn Jefferies, MD, MBA, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FAAP, FHFSA, FRCPE, FESC, Research Professor
- Fanta Gutema PhD, DVM, High Dip, MPH, MSc, Assistant Professor of Research