Epidemiology, the original science of public health, studies the distribution of disease, health events and health-related behavior,with an emphasis on patterns of risk and prevention measures.

Biostatistics focuses on the development and applications of qualitative methods for collecting, summarizing and analyzing health-related data.

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Student Profile: Minaz Mawani
Student Profile: Minaz Mawani

Minaz Mawani’s path to public health began as a critical care nurse in cardiac intensive care unit in Pakistan.  Now a Fulbright Scholar pursuing a Ph.D. in epidemiology and biostatistics

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CPH In the Media: May 2023
CPH In the Media: May 2023

UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of May 2023: Kerstin Emerson, clinical associate professor in the Institute of Gerontology, discussed the research on public

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CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members
CPH honors outstanding faculty, students, alumni, community members

As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members

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