Welcome to the Department of Public Health Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Public Health Sciences
A Message from the Chair, B Paige Lawrence, PhD
Welcome to Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Rochester. The department includes faculty, students, fellows, medical residents and staff who contribute to and lead numerous research activities and educational programs. Our faculty members are a dynamic group dedicated to the improvement of health and health care among diverse populations through research, learning, and community partnerships. Research focus ranges across the lifespan, from maternal-child health to long-term care, and includes disease prevention and improvement of treatment strategies.
Our department is deeply committed to education and training the next generation. Offerings include a Preventive Medicine Residency, PhD programs in Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Master's programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Investigation, and Health Services Research, and Advanced Certificates in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Biomedical Informatics, Public Health, and Regulatory Science. Department faculty also teach a range of course offerings in the undergraduate Public Health major.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are, and the programs and services we offer.
Research
The collegial environment at the University of Rochester fosters collaborative research.
Education
Our multiple programs prepare individuals for a career specifically focused on research and education in public health sciences.
People
The Department of Public Heath Sciences (PHS) fosters collaborative research between laboratories and investigators.
Listen to What Our Students & Faculty Have to Say
Listen to What Our Students & Faculty Have to Say
Faculty Spotlight
Mostafa Mohamed, M.B.B.Ch.
What Does Your Research Focus On?
My research focuses on the intersection of cancer and aging, with a particular focus on improving health outcomes for older adults with cancer through the lens of pharmacoepidemiology. I investigate critical issues such as polypharmacy and the use of high-risk medications in this vulnerable population, aiming to understand how these factors influence health outcomes. Additionally, my work addresses treatment decision-making processes, including chemotherapy dosing, treatment tolerability, and the efficacy of various cancer therapeutics. My research seeks to optimize therapeutic strategies, minimize adverse effects, and enhance the quality of care for older adults with cancer.
Read more about Mostafa Mohamed.
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