URMC / Public Health Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Public Health Sciences

A Message from the Chair, Ann Dozier, PhD

Welcome to Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Rochester Medical Center. We are a welcoming, dynamic group dedicated to the improvement of health and health care among diverse populations through research, learning, and community partnerships. Our faculty members engage in research activities across the lifespan from maternal-child health to long-term care. Our scientific inquiry uses a range of rigorous methodologies from high powered analytics to mixed methods. Faculty are clustered together in three highly collaborative divisions: Epidemiology, Health Sciences Research, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Our educational offerings provide multiple alternatives. These include PhD programs in Epidemiology and Health Services Research, Master's programs in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Investigation, and Health Services Research, and 6 Advanced Certificates in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Biomedical Informatics, Public Health, and Regulatory Science. I invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and the services we offer.

Research

The collegial environment at the University of Rochester fosters collaborative research.

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Education

Our multiple programs prepare individuals for a career specifically focused on research and education in public health sciences.

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People

The Department of Public Heath Sciences (PHS) fosters collaborative research between laboratories and investigators.

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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.