Epidemiology

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New Role for High Blood Pressure Meds? Tulane study holds promising results for some heart disease patients.  A Tulane University analysis of previously published clinical studies indicates that for patients with a history of cardiovascular disease but who do not have hypertension, treatment with high blood pressure medication may result in a reduced risk of stroke, congestive heart failure and other causes of death.  > read more   > More News...

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Epidemiology at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is to play a leading role in the improvement of global public health.  This is accomplished through our programs of research, education and service at the local, national and international level. 

The Department of Epidemiology has substantial research expertise in the epidemiology of cardiovascular/renal diseases, infectious diseases, reproductive health, cancer, environmental health, genetic and molecular epistemology, outcomes research, clinical trials and epidemiologic methodology.

We have a long history of and a strong commitment to training the next generation of global public health leaders.   Classroom instruction is enhanced by unique field and research opportunities and strong mentorship. 

Specifically, we seek to:

• Advance knowledge with respect to a wide range of critical threats to public health through our research efforts;
• Translate this research knowledge into relevant training for the next generation of public health professionals, both in the classroom and through experiential learning opportunities; and
• Apply that knowledge in a wide range of service and practice activities and programs that have a direct impact on the public health of communities around the world.

 The Department stresses the development of analytic and technical skills that will give students a comparative advantage in future employment.

The Department offers the following degrees: master of public health (MPH), master of science (MS), master of science in clinical research (MS), doctor of public health (DrPH), doctor of philosophy (PhD), interdisciplinary doctor of public health (DrPH) and a combined doctor of medicine/master of public health degree (MD/MPH).