Considering a PhD in Epidemiology & Translational Science? Mentorship and funding opportunities

Hear directly from our faculty about their research interests, enthusiasm for mentoring students, and funding opportunities. We’ll discuss two training grants for students interested in data science and aging research, and the breadth of epidemiologic research at UCSF. This webinar took place on October 9, 2020. The deadline to apply to the PhD in Epidemiology & Translational Science is December 1, 2020. For more information about the program visit http://tiny.ucsf.edu/epiphd or email hailey.reeves@ucsf.edu

PANELISTS:

Maria Glymour, ScD, MS
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Program Director, PhD in Epidemiology and Translational Science

Peggy Cawthon, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Associate Scientist, California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute

Scarlett Gomez, PhD, MPH
Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Yulin Hswen, ScD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Vinayak Prasad, MD, MPH
Associate Professor in Residence, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

MODERATOR:

Pamela Murnane, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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In an era of extraordinary advances in scientific knowledge and methods, epidemiology and biostatistics provide essential tools for understanding the causes of disease and for identifying effective and efficient approaches to prevention and treatment at the population level. The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics is committed to advancing health for all through rigorous, innovative, multidisciplinary research.

The UCSF Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics collaborates on more research in basic, clinical and population sciences across UCSF than any other department. We are the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system in terms of full-time primary faculty and affiliated faculty, and our dedicated researchers, many of whom are leaders in their fields, provide a wide range of expertise to research teams while also leading their own studies.
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UC San Francisco advances health through education, research, patient care and public service. With seven major sites in the San Francisco Bay Area and Fresno, the UCSF School of Medicine is dedicated to improving human health by accelerating scientific discovery and transforming medical education. The school’s new Bridges curriculum is pioneering a new approach to medical education to prepare physicians for practice in the 21st century. Through mentorship and collaborative learning, students are trained to care for patients, conduct research and contribute vital knowledge to improve our health system.

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