Epidemiology is a science rooted in finding solutions to serious public health problems like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Data concerning determinants and distribution are critical to improving the health of entire populations. In other words, epidemiologists identify why some people get sick and others do not.
Students in the Department of Epidemiology acquire the skills to detect, prevent and control human disease and to promote the health and well-being of the public through innovative research, education and training. Our program equips students with strong analytic and quantitative skills to be successful in designing and conducting public health investigations, disease surveillance, innovative interventions and methodological research.
Many of our graduates are working as epidemiologists for federal and state agencies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and international health organizations.
2021 Newsletter: Welcome to the World Of Epidemiology
Explore the outstanding achievements of our students and faculty.
Degrees & programs
The field of epidemiology is growing, quickly. Browse our programs to see how you can be a part of the change.
Master of Public Health EPI Accelerated One-Year Program
Exceptional candidates may be recommended for a one-year MPH, concentration in epidemiology (accelerated track). The accelerated track offers an opportunity to study full-time and complete the MPH in just 12 months. The program is designed for students who are typically transitioning to medical, dental or nursing school upon graduation.
Explore the MPH EPI Accelerated One-Year Program.
Mary Jo Trepka, Professor and Chair
Focus areas: Epidemiology of HIV and STDs
Wasim Maziak, Professor
Focus areas: Tobacco Control and Chronic Disease
Olatokunbo Osibogun, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Tobacco control, cardiovascular health, and women’s health
Melissa Ward, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Women’s Health, Opioids, HIV/AIDS, Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health
Diana M. Sheehan, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Health disparities and HIV
Vukosava Pekovic, Clinical Associate Professor and MPH Program Director
Focus areas: Epidemiologic Methods, Health Disparities and Disease Prevention
Miguel Ángel Cano, Associate Professor and Director of the Epidemiology Doctoral Program
Focus areas: Alcohol, Depression, Adolescent Health, Health Disparities
Gladys Ibañez, Associate Professor
Focus areas: HIV, intervention development, and integrative and complementary health
Nasar Ahmed, Associate Professor
Focus areas: Health Disparities; Cancer Epidemiology, Intervention Development
Ph.D. Students
- Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan
- Tanjila Taskin
- Semiu Olatunde Gbadamosi
- Shyfuddin Ahmed
- Robert J. Meek
- Rahel Dawit
- Prem Gautam
- Wei Li
- Rime Jebai
- Olatokunbo Osibogun
- Daisy Ramirez-Ortiz
- Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan
- Daniel Mauck
Funding your education
At Stempel College, we understand that academic success can be affected by financial aid and funding opportunities. Our students have access to myriad funding options by degree level (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) and by academic discipline (Public Health, Dietetics & Nutrition, Social Work). It’s important to understand the basics of applying for financial aid and the additional resources available to you as a Stempel College student.