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PHD

PhD in Epidemiology

A terminal research degree granted on evidence of distinctive attainment in epidemiology and on ability for independent investigation.

Welcome to uf department of epidemiology

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Dr. Stephen Kimmel

Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida! We are a premier department in one of the top public universities in the country. Our mission is to make scientific discoveries, educate others, and provide service so that we improve the health of the population. We do this through the practice of consequential epidemiology.

Dr. Stephen Kimmel

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Digital Epidemiology

Dr. Wang’s Research in Digital Epidemiology

Dr. Wang’s research leverages mobile technologies to address substance use and mental and physical health issues and enhance interventions for vulnerable populations, including individuals with HIV, older adults with chronic pain, and cancer patients. As a leader in medical cannabis and alcohol biosensor research, she has secured over $7 million in funding to advance this work. Recently, Dr. Wang hosted the inaugural Digital Epidemiology Symposium, fostering collaborations in digital health and epidemiology.

Photo of Dr. Wang's Group