Chronic Disease Epidemiology

The department aims to enhance understanding about the determinants of chronic diseases in populations and how to intervene most effectively to reduce morbidity and mortality due to chronic diseases.  In the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology, emphasis is placed on the fields of cancer, cardiovascular disease, perinatal and reproductive epidemiology, psychosocial epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, aging and genetic epidemiology.  The department's Social and Behavioral Sciences Program focuses on psychosocial and behavioral interventions and women's health research.  CDE graduates take positions in governmental, non-profit, for profit and research organizations across the country and around the world.