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.
Alumni Spotlight: Chao Li (MPH ’12, PhD ’17)
Chao Li knows her work has the potential to change lives. She’s the senior director of biostatistics for Aura Biosciences, a pharmaceutical company focused on ocular and urologic oncology. Li plays a key role
Nichole McCorkle receives 2026 Ed Wilker Memorial Egalitarian Award
When you ask Nichole McCorkle what the best part of her job at the University of Geogia College of Public Health is, there’s no hesitation when she answers, “my students.”
Amy Winter named 2026 Fred C. Davison Early Career Scholar Award recipient
Epidemiology & Biostatistics Assistant Professor Amy K. Winter has received the 2026 Fred C. Davison Early Career Scholar Award. Named in honor of the University of Georgia’s 18th president, this
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Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Institute of Gerontology,
Ernest Corn Professor
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