Overview

The Department of Epidemiology at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences contributes to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Epidemiology provides an essential scientific foundation for understanding health problems, identifying risk factors, evaluating interventions, and supporting evidence-based public health practice.

The department contributes to health research and education through the application of epidemiological principles and methods to a wide range of medical and public health questions. Its activities support the generation and interpretation of evidence for disease prevention, health promotion, and improved population health.

Our Expertise

The Department of Epidemiology covers a broad range of areas related to population health and epidemiological research, including:

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Studying the occurrence, distribution, transmission, and determinants of infectious diseases and supporting approaches to disease prevention and control.
• Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology: Investigating the distribution and determinants of chronic diseases and associated risk factors in populations.
• Clinical Epidemiology: Applying epidemiological methods to clinical research, including the evaluation of health outcomes, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and interventions.
• Research Methodology: Applying appropriate epidemiological methods to the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of health research.
• Population Health Research: Examining health patterns and determinants at the population level to support health planning and prevention strategies.
• Evidence-Based Public Health: Contributing to the interpretation and application of epidemiological evidence in public health research and practice.

Academic & Professional Scope

The department supports education and research in epidemiology and contributes to the development of knowledge and skills required for population-based health research.

• Academic Education: Providing education in epidemiological concepts, study design, research methodology, and analytical approaches relevant to health sciences.
• Epidemiological Research: Conducting and supporting research addressing health conditions, risk factors, health outcomes, and population-level determinants.
• Research Collaboration: Collaborating with researchers and academic departments across medicine, public health, and other health-related disciplines.
• Methodological Support: Supporting the appropriate design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiological studies.
• Public Health Applications: Contributing epidemiological evidence to health promotion, disease prevention, and population health planning.

Educational & Research Mission

The mission of the Department of Epidemiology is to advance epidemiological education and research and to contribute to the generation of reliable evidence for improving population health. The department is committed to:

• Academic Excellence: Promoting rigorous education in epidemiological principles, research methodology, and critical evaluation of health evidence.
• Research Quality: Supporting scientifically sound epidemiological research and appropriate interpretation of population health data.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthening collaboration among epidemiologists, clinicians, public health professionals, and researchers from related disciplines.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Supporting the use of epidemiological evidence in health research, prevention, health promotion, and decision-making.

Contribution to Population Health

Epidemiology plays a central role in understanding health and disease at the population level. Through research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Department of Epidemiology contributes to identifying health priorities, understanding disease patterns and determinants, and generating evidence to support effective prevention and health promotion strategies.

The department promotes the appropriate use of epidemiological evidence to strengthen health research and contribute to improved population health and healthcare planning.