Epidemiology, the central science of public health, studies the patterns, causes and impacts of diseases and other adverse health conditions in large populations. It shapes the public health policies, programs, and activities aimed at improving overall community health.
Working collaboratively with other researchers to develop new statistical methodologies and design better research studies, biostatisticians use their quantitative skills to improve human health around the globe.
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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Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Department Head
Patel Distinguished Professor of Public Health
104 B.S. Miller Hall, Health Sciences Campus, 101 Buck Road, Athens, GA 30602
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