Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology - Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology

Areas of research broadly include: causes of pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes including spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, and preeclampsia, obesity and nutrition among pregnant women, fertility and contraception, breastfeeding, and sexually transmitted infections. A major clinical site for collaboration is Magee-Womens Hospital, the obstetrics, gynecologic, and reproductive sciences specialty hospital associated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Global health research experiences are available through a study of pregnancy being conducted in India.

Training program provides concentrated, tailored training on the patterns, risk factors, and interventions that might improve reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric health, as well as women's health across the lifespan. All trainees will participate in coursework, research field work, and professional development including courses in Reproductive Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Women's Health, and Pediatric Epidemiology, a Reproductive, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Journal Club, a Maternal and Child Health Journal Club, independent research, grant writing,