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Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Hudson College of Public Health! We're dedicated to applied public health practice and innovative research, from investigating infectious diseases and cancer to exploring statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology. Our collaborative approach drives evidence-based solutions that promote positive health outcomes for all communities.

Connect with your peers through the department’s student associations: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Student Association (BSESA) and the Epidemiologic Research Student Association (ERSA), where you’ll find a supportive community of like-minded students passionate about biostatistics and epidemiology. Together, we’ll shape the future of public health research and practice.

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Small Class Sizes

most students report the small class sizes are a strength of the College

Skills Match

alumni overwhelmingly report that the programs prepared them for their work

2 Years

average time to complete a masters degree

Conduct Your Own Research

Students engage in cutting-edge research through our collaborative centers. They gain practical experience in research design, data analysis, and community health improvement, enriching their public health education.

Research Design and Analysis Center: conducts cutting-edge research, providing expert support from research design to data analysis, collaborating with OUHSC investigators and community partners to drive impactful discoveries in public health.
Center for American Indian Health Research: conducts groundbreaking research in collaboration with American Indian communities, focusing on improving health outcomes through epidemiological, clinical, and environmental studies, with a special emphasis on heart, lung, and blood vessel diseases, diabetes, and liver disease, while also promoting health and disease prevention.
Sooner Survey Center: provides comprehensive support for data collection, analysis, and evaluation, providing expert services to universities, hospitals, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in Oklahoma. Additionally, the Center actively hires public health students, enriching their experience with practical, hands-on training in survey research and analysis.
Intestinal Malrotation Research Alliance: conducts patient-engaged research to improve healthcare for individuals with intestinal malrotation, which is a rare congenital anomaly. Advised by a team of patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers, the Alliance aims to better understand the epidemiology and natural history of malrotation to increase survival, optimize healthcare delivery, and improve quality of life for individuals and families affected by intestinal malrotation.

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Learn From Expert Faculty

Our department, established in 1968 as the first of its kind, combines the expertise of biostatisticians and epidemiologists to address pressing public health and biomedical challenges. Our dedicated faculty lead innovative research, partnering with regional, state, tribal, and national entities to drive discoveries that enhance public health outcomes.

Tauqeer Ali, Ph.D., MBBS, MPH

Professor of Research
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Michael P. Anderson, Ph.D.

Professor
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Laura Beebe, Ph.D.

Professor
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Janis Campbell, Ph.D., M.Sc., G.I.S.P.

Professor & President's Associates Presidential Professor
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Sixia Chen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
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Kai Ding, Ph.D.

Professor
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Summer Frank-Pearce, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Research in Biostatistics Department
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Tabitha Garwe, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
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James N. George , MD

George Lynn Cross Research Professor
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Shirley James, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Research
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Amanda Janitz, PhD, MPH, BSN

Associate Professor
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Katrin Kuhn, Ph. D.

Associate Professor
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Michael Machiorlatti, Ph.D., MS

Assistant Professor
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Kimberly Malloy, M.S.

Instructor
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Sydney Martinez, Ph.D., MPH

Associate Professor
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Nasir Mushtaq, PhD, MBBS, MPH

Associate Professor & George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair
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Barbara Neas, Ph.D.

David Ross Boyd Professor (Emeritus)
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Jennifer D. Peck, Ph.D.

Interim Chair & David Ross Boyd Professor
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Jessica Reese, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Research
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Deirdra "Dee" Terrell, Ph.D.

President’s Associates Presidential Professorship
Assistant Dean for Sovereignty, Opportunity, Belonging, & Engagement
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David M. Thompson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor (Emeritus)
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Sara K. Vesely, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & David Ross Boyd Professor
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Mary Williams, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor & George Kaiser Family Foundation Chair in Public Health
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Chao Xu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
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Ying Zhang, M.D. M.S. Ph.D.

Director, Center for American Indian Health Research & Presidential Associate Professor
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Yan Daniel Zhao, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research & Presidential Professor
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More about Biostatistics & Epidemiology Faculty

Hands-On Academic Programs

Explore our programs that will educate and empower you for impactful careers in public health practice, research, industry, government, and academia.

Biostatistics

Students learn to apply cutting-edge statistical techniques to unravel health mysteries, from designing clinical trials and experiments to analyzing data that shapes evidence-based decisions in public health. Collaborate on impactful research, master statistical literacy, and become a driving force in advancing science and healthcare for generations to come.

BS/MS in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates for a dynamic career at the intersection of mathematics and biostatistics, leveraging advanced statistical techniques to solve complex health challenges, drive evidence-based research, and contribute to the advancement of public health and scientific inquiry.

Coupled with an accelerated dual degree in mathematics

MPH in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to unlock the power of statistical techniques in health research, collaborate on groundbreaking studies, and shape the future of public health through evidence-based design and analysis.

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MS in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to innovate statistical methods for analyzing health data, collaborate on impactful research, and educate future researchers, driving evidence-based solutions and advancing science in public health.

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PhD in Biostatistics

Prepares graduates to lead cutting-edge research in biostatistics, developing novel statistical methodologies, collaborating on impactful studies to address critical health challenges, and educating the next generation of public health researchers for advancing evidence-based solutions and shaping the future of healthcare.

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Epidemiology

Students learn to unravel the secrets of disease distribution and causative factors, paving the way to control and prevent diseases for healthier communities. Through hands-on experience and collaborative research, you'll apply quantitative analysis and data science to drive impactful, evidence-based solutions in public health, making a lasting difference in the health of populations.

MPH in Epidemiology

Prepares graduates to study disease distribution, investigate causes, and advance knowledge to control and prevent diseases for better health.

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MS in Epidemiology

Prepares graduates to dive deep into study design, employing novel methodologies to advance science, interpret findings, and ensure quality research, empowering them to excel in data-driven public health careers.

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PhD in Epidemiology

Delve into cutting-edge research, collaborate on solving critical health issues, and train as a quantitative researcher to advance science and public health for generations to come.

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Whatever your aspirations are as a public health professional, obtaining a degree at Hudson College of Public Health will make sure you are prepared and rigorously trained. You will have access to dedicated faculty who are demonstrated leaders in the profession as well as access to resources and training opportunities to enrich your educational experience.

- Candace Robledo, PhD, MPH

Academic ResouRces

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Financial Assistance

We are committed to making education affordable for all students. Discover your financial assistanceoptions.

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Student Services

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Get in Touch

Welcome to the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology!

If you have questions about our programs or want to explore opportunities in epidemiology and biostatistics, feel free to reach out to me. I'm here to support your journey towards becoming a leader in public health research and data analysis.Jennifer D. Peck, Ph.D, Interim-Chair and Anadarko Presidential Professor

Jennifer D. Peck, Ph.D
Interim-Chair, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
jennifer-peck@ouhsc.edu
801 NE 13th St. Room 317| Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-271-2229 ext. 48053

The Latest Discoveries by Students and Faculty

Explore the cutting-edge discoveries and innovations made by our students and faculty in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, shaping the forefront of public health knowledge and practice.

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