Department of Epidemiology

WELCOME

Epidemiology is the study of the frequency, distribution, and determinants of disease in human populations. The mission of the Department is to provide rigorous training in the fundamentals and practice of epidemiology, to contribute to the understanding of the etiology and prevention of disease, and to improve the health of the public through excellence in research.

From the Department of Epidemiology - Happy Holidays!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Quarter starts January 4, 2010

Epi Seminars for Winter Quarter 2010

February 2 & 3, K. Malcolm Maclure, ScD
March 2, Jessica Fleming, MSc, PhD and Kenny Sherr, PhD

News

Susan Astley, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology has been nominated for Chair of the Faculty Senate. She is currently serving her third term as Senator, second term on the Senate Executive Committee, and first term on the Faculty Council on Faculty Affairs. Voting for Chair of the Faculty Senate will take place in January.

For information on the University of Washington response to the H1N1 influenza (swine influenza) crisis, please consult the university's pandemic flu site.

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Box 357236, Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-1065 • fax (206) 543-8525
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The School of Public Health logo (Soulcatcher) is a Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well-being. It was designed by artist Marvin Oliver.