Research at Gillings

The Department of Biostatistics is a world leader in statistical research and practice for the purposes of improving the public’s health. Our faculty are interested in the development of statistical methodology and application of statistics in applied research.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering harnesses environmental solutions to enhance public health and well-being, and foster resilience in the face of climate and environmental change. Our faculty are internationally recognized for their work in air pollution, environmental health sciences and toxicology, climate change and health, global water policy, infectious disease and microbiology, environmental chemistry, complex systems modeling, energy systems, risk assessment, water resource management, and engineering.

The Department of Epidemiology is one of the world’s leading academic departments for the study of the determinants, occurrence, and distribution of health and disease in human populations. The department’s renowned faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research in the fields of cancer, cardiovascular disease, environmental/occupational health, infectious disease, injury and violence prevention, pharmacoepidemiology, reproductive and perinatal health, social environment and health, and genetic factors.

The Department of Health Behavior's faculty members are leaders in research to understand the social and behavioral determinants of health problems and develop effective interventions that are built on theory, scientific evidence, and respect for basic values of justice and human dignity in North Carolina, nationally, and internationally.

The Department of Health Policy and Management includes some of the top experts and authorities in health services research, management, and health policy. Faculty bridge these domains to develop and apply innovative solutions from local to global.

The Department of Maternal Child Health is committed to developing strong evidence to improve policies, programs, and practices for women and children globally, and working in interdisciplinary teams for innovative solutions to address health disparities among women and children.

The Department of Nutrition engages in innovative and interdisciplinary approaches that encourage collaborations across disciplines and has a breadth of scientific and policy approaches, spanning from cell to society and moving from discovery to delivery. The work of faculty and students is carried out throughout North Carolina and spans the globe to communities and populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and The Philippines, to name a few.