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International Epidemiology
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The Department of Epidemiology has a strong international research emphasis, reflecting the necessity of a global approach to public health problems of the 21st century. Faculty members collaborate with investigators in countries throughout the world, including Iceland, Norway, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Israel, Zambia, India, and the Ukraine. These research endeavors reflect the diversity of interests in the department, among these, neurodevelopmental disorders, psychiatric epidemiology, cancer and infectious diseases.
The HIV/AIDS crisis, in particular, has captured the attention of many faculty investigators. Our international research on HIV/AIDS includes the development and testing of behavioral interventions, needle exchange, vaccine development, and prevention of maternal transmission. The department's commitment to combating the AIDS epidemic is further demonstrated by its provision of study opportunities through the Fogarty funded programs that support AIDS research training for Southern African investigators.
The Department seeks to provide an environment that encourages and develops young epidemiologists with international public health interests. To that end, we aim to provide students with research opportunities throughout the world, course work relevant to the conduct of epidemiologic studies in a variety of social/political contexts, as well as mentors in the field.
Faculty
A number of faculty members in Epidemiology are currently actively involved in international public health programs. Others who have recently completed projects and/or have grants pending can provide valuable perspective and practical advice to interested students.
| Habibul Ahsan, M.D., M.Med.Sc. |
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Mary Bassett, M.D., M.P.H. Dr. Bassett is an epidemiologist with the Rockefeller Foundation, working in Harare, Zimbabwe. She is happy to advise and assist anyone with a special interest in coming to Zimbabwe. |
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Maureen Durkin, PhD, Dr.P.H. |
| Wafaa El-Sadr, M.D., MPH |
| Susan Harlap MBBS |
| W. Allen Hauser, M.D. |
| David Hoos, M.D., M.P.H. |
| Maureen Miller, Ph.D. |
| Ariel Pablos-Méndez, M.D., M.P.H. |
| Anne Paxton, Dr.P.H |
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Sai Subhasree Raghavan, Ph.D. Dr. Raghavan works on HIV-AIDS issues in Asia/Pacific with major emphasis on India. Her work in India involves HIV prevention, education and treatment with specific emphasis on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission. Dr. Raghavan's current research projects in India include nutrition complications (Wasting) among HIV+ adults and children, the impact of breast-feeding on mother to child transmission and long-term metabolic toxicities due to antiretrovirals. She is also involved with the clinician and non-clinician training, development of country level guidelines for treatment of nutritional complications, dissemination of research, funding and training information at country level, advocacy and networking of health care providers working on HIV-AIDS issues in India. |
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Ronald Waldman, M.D. My current work involves training and research in the area of refugees and the internally displaced by war, famine, and other factors that cause what has come to be called "complex emergencies". In this context I serve on a variety of committees that deal with technical and ethical issues of research in emergency settings and as a technical advisor to a number of non-governmental organizations. In the past, I have worked in communicable diseases in developing countries and on child health issues. Most of my career has been with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. |
Links in International Epidemiology
AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP)
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
Columbia University Superfund Basic Research Program
Columbia University Faculty Directory Of International Activities
Websites, Books and Periodicals
Global Health Track of the Mailman School of Public Health
Funding Opportunities
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Student Intern Program
The Foundation believes that investing in today's youth is the most effective way to cultivate a future generation of top level scientists with the experience and enthusiasm necessary to build on the continuing progressin the field of pediatric HIV/AIDS research. The Foundation's Student Intern Awards encourage high school seniors, college undergraduates, graduate students and medical school students to consider a career in the field of pediatric AIDS research or care. Recipients receive a $2,000 stipend and an opportunity to work with a mentor who has extensive experience in pediatric AIDS.
The goal of this program is to encourage students to choose a career in pediatric HIV/AIDS research and care. Provides $2,000 for 320 hours of work (a minimum of 4 hours per week) as a stipend to the student. Only high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate and medical school students who are enrolled Must apply through a sponsor (M.D., Ph.D., C.C.S.W.) who has expertise in pediatric HIV/AIDS clinical care or research.
Requests for Applications Sent: January
Contact:
www.pedaids.org
PHONE: (888)-499-HOPE (4673)
E-MAIL: General: info@pedAIDS.org
2001-2002 KELLOGG INSTITUTE/TINKER FOUNDATION PRE-DISSERTATION TRAVEL AWARDS
The Kellogg Institute and the Tinker Foundation offer awards to assist graduate students from all disciplines and professional schools to support research projects in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
Research must be conducted in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking countries. Successful proposals will coincide with the Tinker Foundation's areas of interest: environmental policy, economic policy and governance, and social sciences related to public policy.
The goals of the awards are to encourage recipients to develop contacts with scholars and institutions in their field of study, to facilitate initial fieldwork, and to promote greater knowledge of other languages and cultures.
Award amounts, which can be up to $1,500, depending on actual travel expenses (international and in the country where research will be done), may be combined with other funding. (Per diem, incidental, and other expenses are not covered by the Kellogg/Tinker award. Expenses outside the scope of the Tinker Awards may be possible through the Kellogg Institute Seed Money Fund or the Dissertation Year Fellowship).
Applications will be evaluated based on academic credentials, the quality of the research proposal, and the strength of the faculty recommendation. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. An application cover sheet must accompany a complete application (please see Application Procedure). For more information, please contact Jean T. Olson, Academic Coordinator.
Please submit to -
Jean T. Olson
Academic Coordinator
Kellogg Institute
216 Hesburgh Center for International Studies
Notre Dame, IN 46556
tel.: 219-631-6023
fax: 219-631-6717
jolson@nd.edu
The Fogarty International Center sponsors a number of fellowships for trainees. These are listed below. Full details are available at the website.
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Fogarty Program
Supports U.S. scholars interested in conducting research on HIV/AIDS in Argentina. This fellowship program is open to graduate students as well as faculty members.
Contact: Giselle Kiperman
212-241-4279
argfogarty@hotmail.com
Minority International Research Training (MIRT) Program
http://www.nih.gov/fic/programs/mirt.html
The Minority International Research Training (MIRT) program is a component in the long-term National Institutes of Health (NIH) strategy to decrease health disparities between minority and majority groups in the U.S. The MIRT grants are designed to offer research training opportunities to qualified eligible students and faculty to participate in international biomedical and behavioral research programs abroad. The proposed training program is expected to increase awareness of international research issues and opportunities, acquaint students with a range of career opportunities in biomedical and behavioral research and encourage participants to pursue post-baccalaureate degrees and careers in biomedical and behavioral research especially related to minority health problems. The program is also expected to enhance the training efforts and international collaborative research activities of the faculty participants.
AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP)
http://www.nih.gov/fic/programs/aitrp/aitrp.html
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
International Research Scientist Development Award for U.S. Postdoctoral Scientists (IRSDA)
This program supports basic research, behavioral and clinical scientists at the postdoctoral level who are committed to a career in international health research and would benefit from an additional period of mentored research as part of a strong, established collaboration between a U.S. sponsor and leading scientists at a developing country center of scientific excellence.
http://www.nih.gov/fic/programs/irsda.html
For additional information on the International Research Scientist Development Award, please contact the Program Director:
Dr. Kathleen Michels
Fogarty International Center
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, B2C39
31 Center Drive MSC 2220
Bethesda, MD 20892-2220
Phone: (301) 496-1653
Fax: (301) 402-0779
E-Mail: IRSDA@nih.gov
