May 2007: Last posted update of program information supplied by institution.
If applicable, accreditation has been confirmed as of May 2007.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Degree granted: M.S. in Genetic and Molecular Epidemolocy, Ph.D. in Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
Training available: Masters, Doctoral, M.D. Postdoctoral, Ph.D. Postdoctoral
Current enrollment: 15 Doctoral, 3 Ph.D. Postdoctoral
Number of graduates in last 2 years: 2 Masters, 12 Doctoral
Faculty status: 10 Ph.D.
Areas of concentration: epidemiology, gene mapping, population genetics, statistical genetics
Clinical training fellowships:
ABMG accreditation:
Financial support: NIH training grant stipends and research grants
Application deadline: Applications for admission and financial aid to graduate programs by MARCH 1. No deadline for postdoctoral fellowships.
Contact: Gail Gangadine, Case Western Reserve University, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2103 Cornell Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106-7281, Tel: (216) 368-45630, Fax: (216) 368-4880, E-mail: gxg22@case.edu
Web homepage: http://darwin.cwru.edu/gmed
The graduate program in Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology focuses on the theory and application of the tools essential to this emerging field. Primary attention is given to statistical and scientific methodologies. Courses specific to this program include principles of genetic epidemiology, statistical methods in human genetics, linkage analysis, population genetics, and computational methods in genetic epidemiology. The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics also offers the traditional courses in epidemiology and biostatistics. The student is expected to specialize either in developing methodology, in which case additional statistical courses would be relevant, or in substantive research, in which case additional epidemiology courses would be relevant. Plentiful research opportunities exist within the program, and ongoing research is discussed during seminars and frequent informal meetings with faculty. Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in academia, government and industry.