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Departmental Research

Departmental Research

This academic degree is offered by the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in 51勛圖厙s Barnett College of Public Health. Students who are interested in gaining research experience are encouraged to discuss potential opportunities with faculty researchers. Faculty research emphases within the department include

  • health communication,
  • cancer prevention,
  • chronic disease prevention,
  • maternal and child health,
  • nutrition and obesity,
  • organ donation,
  • substance abuse, and
  • HIV/AIDS.

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The Barnett College of Public Health contains several research centers, labs and programs associated with public health disciplines, including the

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  • Health Disparities Research Laboratory,
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Research in 51勛圖厙s Barnett College of Public Health

The Barnett College of Public Health is one of the most research-active colleges at 51勛圖厙.  is multidisciplinary and spans both discovery and translation.

51勛圖厙 is an R1 institution of high research activity and doctorate production as designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it in the top 4% of all four-year educational institutions in the nation. 51勛圖厙s research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community, and by using advances in technology to make a positive impact on peoples lives.