Development of common disorders involves a complex interplay of multiple factors. We may assume that many genes and many environmental factors are involved. Future gene–environmental cohort studies ...

Professor Brian Lee works on his research in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The Drexel University School of Public Health recently announced the creation of a Master of Science in ...

The PhD in Epidemiology is offered by the Department of Epidemiology. The PhD in Epidemiology emphasizes epidemiologic study design and data analysis. The program is designed to prepare exceptionally ...

The self controlled case series (SCCS) method is an epidemiological study design for which individuals act as their own control—ie, comparisons are made within individuals. Hence, only individuals who ...

Background Injury risk in youth rugby is perceived as high when compared with other youth sports, and has become a notable public health topic. Objective To investigate the incidence and nature of ...

Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Clinical Characteristics, Treatment Outcomes, and Prognostic Factors: 10 Years' Experience From a Low- and Middle-Income Country We identified 1,934 HTLV-1 ...

All faculty in the Department of Epidemiology have research backgrounds, and many have public health practice experience. Research and practice are done in all major areas of epidemiology, including ...

An 18-year study of 27,000 individual trees by National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded scientists finds that tree growth and fecundity--the ability to produce viable seeds--are more sensitive to ...

Pneumoconiosis comprises a group of heterogeneous lung diseases resulting from the inhalation of mineral dust. It is an occupational hazard with significant economic and social implications. Notably, ...