- April 28, 2025
Environmental Factors Linked to Growth Failure in Children
- April 25, 2025Source: BBC
Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns
- April 21, 2025
EMD Student Spotlight series : Giselle Geering
- April 21, 2025Source: Yale Daily News
USAID cuts halt Yale-led efforts to build global health infrastructure
- April 09, 2025
YSPH study shows viral ‘backbone’ influences rotavirus vaccine effectiveness
- April 09, 2025Source: The Seattle Times
Humanitarian groups concerned about loss of food aid in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
- April 09, 2025Source: Associated Press
US restores urgent food aid, except in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countries
- April 08, 2025Source: Smithsonian magazine
The Long, Strange History of Nitrous Oxide, a Popular Drug Users Have Been Inhaling for Hundreds of Years
Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases
Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases: In Conversation with the Yale School of Public Health Chair
Infectious diseases remain among the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality, making research in this area vital for public health. Michael Cappello, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, highlights the Department's focus on infections of local and global importance and its commitment to cutting-edge research and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Why Choose the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (EMD) MPH Program at YSPH?
- Global Impact: Engage in cutting-edge research addressing infectious diseases that are among the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, thereby contributing to public health solutions.
- Work Closely with Expert Faculty: With a low faculty-student ratio, our program provides every student with exceptional mentorship and opportunities to work with renowned scientists. Faculty are deeply invested in every student’s learning and professional success.
- Collaborative Environment: Benefit from close connections with other Yale schools; state, federal, and global health agencies; and community organizations, enhancing your educational experience through real-world engagement.
- Hands-On Training: Obtain critical applied experience, skills, and professional connections, preparing you to lead in public health research and practice.
- Diverse Specializations: Tailor your education around a specific topic or skill area such as antimicrobial resistance, disease modeling, emerging infectious diseases, or global health to prepare you for a variety of career paths. Our diverse course offerings and specialized research or internship opportunities make it possible.
- Connection: EMD has a vibrant sense of community, providing ample social opportunities to complement and balance the outstanding academic experience.
Learn more about our MPH program in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases