Epidemiology Moyses Szklo, M.D., Dr. P.H. , Director Offers research and training opportunities in almost all areas of chronic disease epidemiology, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diseases of childhood. Director Emphasizes the use of epidemiologic methods in clinical research and practice.
Special emphasis is placed on the role of epidemiology in disease prevention and health promotion.
Program activities are enhanced by the close collaborative relationships which exist between the Department of Epidemiology and clinical departments of The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Infectious Disease Epidemiology Kenrad Nelson, M.D., Director Provides knowledge and background needed for teaching and investigating the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Emphasis is on the principles and methods that can be applied to infectious diseases caused by all classes of organisms in a variety of settings. Broadly based training utilizing the combined staff and facilities of the Schools of Public Health, Medicine and the faculty of Arts and Sciences is available through the Department to prepare qualified students for professional work in human genetics and genetic epidemiology, including research, teaching, and public health programs and services. P.H. Concentrates on the epidemiology of diseases associated with industrial and other occupational exposures as well as with environmentally induced illness in general.