Globally, chronic diseases
such as COPD, asthma, cancer, pulmonary fibrosis and cardiovascular
diseases are major causes of morbidity and mortality, and environmental
exposures are the key driver of these diseases. Basic and translational
research in this track is focused on discovering novel molecular
mechanisms that drive the pathophysiology of these diseases to develop
prevention and therapeutic strategies to improve public health.
Graduate
students engage in academic training in specific areas of environmental
health with in-depth courses in molecular, toxicologic, physiologic,
immunologic, and pathophysiologic sciences. They also obtain a broad
background in the environmental health sciences by taking core courses
on epidemiology, biostatistics, and risk sciences.
The
research done by graduate students and faculty has led directly to an
enhanced understanding of the molecular, cellular, biochemical,
pathobiological and physiological changes that represent early stages
and progression of many chronic diseases. This program track is aimed
towards creating the next generation of scientist with laboratory skills
to tackle complex environmental diseases for careers in academia,
industry, and government.
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