Division of Epidemiology

The Division of Epidemiology is an academic home within the Department of Internal Medicine for faculty with methodologic expertise in:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Informatics
  • Health systems research
  • Community-based participatory research

Clinical and population areas of research include cancer, infectious diseases, infection control, nutrition, patient safety, and genetics. Learn more about our Division here.

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Apr 17, 2025

Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections

New research led by Michael Rubin, MD, PhD, and Lindsay Keegan, PhD, reveals that Clostridium difficile spreads within ICUs over three times more than previously believed. Their findings highlight the...

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Mar 25, 2025

Greater Intermountain Node Receives 7-Year NIH NIDA Renewal

Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, and Gerald (Jerry) Cochran, MSW, PhD, have been awarded a 7-year renewal for the Greater Intermountain Node (GIN) from the NIH National Institute...

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Nov 22, 2024

Julia E. Szymczak, PhD, Receives $12 million PCORI Broad Pragmatic Trial Award

Julia E. Szymczak, PhD, Associate Professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Utah Quality Advancement Laboratory, has been awarded the $12 million PCORI Broad Pragmatic Trial Award...

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Oct 18, 2024

University of Utah Awarded NIH Funding for Post-Doctoral Program

Principal Investigators Julie M. Fritz, PhD, PT, ATC, from the College of Health and Adam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, DFASAM, from the School of Medicine will lead University of...

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Sep 18, 2024

Katharine S. Walter among researchers spotlighted by the VPR office for their research

The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) and Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) are showcasing different researchers to spotlight our university’s studies and potential breakthroughs, including Dr. Katharine...

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Sep 10, 2024

University of Utah Faculty Featured in Vizient Health Equity Strategies Compendium

Two esteemed faculty members from the University of Utah's Division of Epidemiology, Professor Gerald (Jerry) Cochran, MSW, PhD, and Associate Professor Megan Vanneman, PhD, MPH, have been recognized for their...

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May 06, 2024

FDA Faces Backlash Over Approval of Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk

The Food and Drug Administration is facing backlash over its approval of a genetic test intended to determine if a person is at increased risk for opioid addiction. The test...

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Apr 24, 2024

Uncovering Valley Fever: Mapping its Spread in Utah Amidst Climate Change

Katherine Walter, PhD, a researcher from the Division of Epidemiology, leads efforts to trace Valley fever in Utah, spurred by the unexpected outbreak among archaeologists, highlighting the urgent need to...

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