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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics News

Housed in the UNLV School of Public Health, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics prepares students for careers in private industry, non-profit, government agencies, or positions requiring study design or data analysis. We provide statistical consulting, survey design, and implementation services at the School of Public Health and campus wide.

Current Epidemiology and Biostatistics News

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Research |

UNLV epidemiologist Brian Labus and public health alumna Devin Raman explain how disease investigators track outbreaks.

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People |

Common professors, life lessons, and support shaped one family's experience at UNLV.

A masked medical worker inserts a syringe into a vial containing COVID vaccine solution
Campus News |

The group will address Nevada’s historically low vaccination rates through education, training, and advocacy initiatives; first community meeting set for April 23.

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Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics In The News

EatingWell

Reusing clean, undamaged plastic bottles with water is generally safe, but bacteria can grow over time. Avoid refilling bottles with sweetened or perishable drinks to reduce health risks. Switching to reusable metal or glass bottles helps reduce plastic waste.

Daily Mail

The source of America's biggest Cyclospora outbreak in years remains a mystery – but experts say there is one alarming way the parasite could, in theory, spread.

PBS

UNLV researchers are working with former football players and professional fighters to track head injuries and brain damage. 

KRXI-TV

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce. Brian Labus, infectious disease expert and associate professor at UNLV's School of Public Health, joined ARC Reno Tuesday morning to explain what consumers should know.

Yahoo!

There is no food prep without washing produce properly. I spoke with health professionals to debunk common mistakes.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Expert says Nevada is lucky right now, but health officials expect cases before year’s end.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Experts

An expert in pediatric asthma, chronic disease trends, complex weighted survey data, and clinical programming
An expert in infectious disease outbreaks and surveillance, including COVID-19 and monkeypox.  

Recent Epidemiology and Biostatistics Accomplishments

Miguel Fudolig (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) recently presented their work "Using Latent Class Analysis to Identify Stressors and Stress Management Strategies in Filipinos" at the 2026 Western North American Region of the International Biometric Society (WNAR/IBS) Annual Meeting. The work was completed with collaborators from the School of…
Amruta Godbole (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) presented a poster titled "Prenatal polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure and kidney function in adolescents" at the Society for Epidemiological Research (SER) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. 
Nicole DeVille, Miguel Fudolig, Binita Adhikari, Md Maksudul Alam (all Epidemiology and Biostatistics), Gabriela Buccini (Social and Behavioral Health), and Xan Goodman (Libraries) coauthored a paper titled “Breast Cancer Knowledge and Preventive Practice Among Graduate Students: A Scoping Review” in the journal Cancers. The article assesses the…
Tim Grigsby (Environmental and Global Health), Miguel Fudolig (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) Christopher Johansen and Manoj Sharma (Social and Behavioral Health) and Md Sohail Akhter (Ph.D. student) coauthored a paper titled “Exploring Recreational Cannabis Use Cessation Intentions among Adults in the United States Using the Multi-Theory Model…
Miguel Antonio Fudolig (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), Pamela Pioquinto (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), and Marijo Villano (Counseling and Psychological Services) published a research article titled, "Identifying Profiles of Stressors and Stress Management Strategies in Filipinos: A Secondary Analysis," in Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental…
Lung-Chang Chien (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) co-authored "Corporate Governance and Workplace Mental Health Practices: The Mediating Role of Structured Occupational Safety and Health Engagement," which was published in Safety and Health at Work. The study conducted a serial mediation analysis to evaluate whether occupational safety and health…