SERVING THE CITIZENS OF GEORGIA

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics trains public health professionals in the use of epidemiological principles and biostatistical methods and conducts innovative research to address existing and emerging public health issues.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sep 18, 2009 - 2:12:29 PM: Current Topics in Epidemiology Seminar Series
Sep 17, 2009 - 10:21:59 AM: Dr. Ebell authors study in JAMA linking primary care shortage with salary disparities

EVENTS

Oct 2, 2009 - 2:30:00 PM: College of Public Health hosts Information Day
Sep 30, 2009 - 12:20:00 PM: Cancer researcher Dr. James Hebert to speak

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty pursue research in chronic disease, infectious disease and biostatistics. In the last two years faculty members have published 53 peer reviewed papers and made 32 presentations at scientific meetings. Since 2008, total grant funding awarded to the department exceeds $3.4 million. Total grant activity for the department exceeds $7.3 million. Faculty also provide instruction in undergraduate and graduate students in the MPH and DrPH programs serving more than 600 students in the 2009-2010 academic year.

Job Opportunities

Research Professional III The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is seeking a Research Professional III to coordinate essential grant research and training activities for the department. Administrative Associate II The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is seeking an Administrative Associate II to provide vital administrative support and coordinate essential instructional services for the department.

Consulting Service

The Biostatistics Consulting Service (BCS) offers comprehensive statistical consulting and data analysis services to the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Public Health, and those throughout the University of Georgia involved in public health and biomedical research.