Epidemiology

Welcome to the 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 services 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.

Welcome from Dr. Matthew Samore

Chief, Division of Epidemiology

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Division of Epidemiology. Our diverse faculty bring broad methodological expertise in research and clinical work to University of Utah Health priorities in cancer, triple I (infection, immunity, inflammation), genetics, cardiovascular disease, precision medicine, population health, and informatics...Read More

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Jan 25, 2023

New Joint Study Published in the eLife Magazine

"Derivation and external validation of clinical prediction rules identifying children at risk of linear growth faltering", a study involving three researchers in the Dept. of Internal Medicine, has recently been...

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Nov 09, 2022

PEER Grant Awarded

Congratulations to Dr. Eamonn Kennedy for being awarded a IDA Level II “PEER” grant by the Department of Defense's Epilepsy Research Program

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Aug 23, 2021

"From the Desk Of" Staff Highlight - August 2021

One staff member from the Department of Internal Medicine will be highlighted monthly as part of our "From the Desk Of" staff recognition initiative. This month's featured staff member is...

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Jun 01, 2021

Will COVID-19 become a seasonal nuisance?

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May 24, 2021

Renewal of CDC Prevention Epicenter

The Division of Epidemiology is thrilled to announce the renewal of the CDC Prevention Epicenter, which focuses on control of antibiotic resistance and healthcare-associated infections

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May 10, 2021

HSR&D Announces Health System Impact Award Recipients

The Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Epidemiology are pleased to congratulate Dr. Adam Gordon, MD, MPH, on being one of 3 recipients of the 2020 HSR&D Health...

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May 04, 2021

Housing Subsidies Reduce Health Care Costs For Vulnerable Veterans

A study conducted by Dr. Richard Nelson, PhD and his team measures the effects stable housing, provided by temporary financial assistance from the Department of Veterinary Affairs, have on homeless...

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May 03, 2021