Departments & Programs

Academics at the School of Global Public Health are distributed between several programs and departments that encompass the leading disciplines in the field of public health.

Bioethics (MA)

Combines the study of medical and environmental ethics on topics ranging from the use of embryonic stem cells and cloning to species preservation and biodiversity loss.

Dr. S. Matthew LiaoDirector of Center for Bioethics
Arthur Zitrin Professor of Bioethics
sjl14@nyu.edu
212-998-3672
Amber CeledonioProgram Manageramc1125@nyu.edu
212-992-6140
Sarah MuskovitzProgram Administratorsem464@nyu.edu
212-992-5582

 

Biostatistics (MPH, MS, and PhD)

Applies statistical reasoning and methods to the analysis of public health, health care, biomedical, clinical and population-based data.

Rebecca Betensky, PhD Chair, Department of Biostatistics
Professor of Biostatistics
rb4344@nyu.edu
212-992-3722
Vardia DutervilleProgram Administratorvd46@nyu.edu
212-992-6081
Evan WardellAdministrative Aideevan.wardell@nyu.edu
212-992-3718

 

Epidemiology (MPH, MS and PhD)

Analyzes the distribution, determinants, and control of human disease.

Raymond Niaura, PhDInterim Chair, Department of Epidemiology
Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences
niaura@nyu.edu
212-992-3714
Farzana Kapadia, PhD, MPHVice Chair, Department of Epidemiology,
Professor of Epidemiology
farzana.kapadia@nyu.edu
212-998-5223
Rachael ParentaProgram Administratorrachael.parenta@nyu.edu
212-992-5589
Justin LebronAdministrative Aidejl14370@nyu.edu
212-992-3813

 

Global and Environmental Health (MPH)

Emphasizes the development of strong leadership skills while planning and managing innovative global health programs.  The department collaborates with international colleagues in multiple countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Central Europe.

Michael Merson, MDInterim Chair and Clinical Professor of Global and Environmental Healthmhm18@nyu.edu
212-992-5636
Kiera Bloch, MPHProgram Managerkiera.bloch@nyu.edu
212-992-6331
Patricio AlmeidaProgram Administratorpatricio@nyu.edu
212-992-3719

 

Public Health Nutrition (MPH) 

Focuses on promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases and obesity through educational and environmental approaches.

Andrea Deierlein, PhDDirector of Public Health Nutrition
Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition
ald8@nyu.edu
212-992-5639
Supriya LalProgram Administratorssl444@nyu.edu
212-992-5588
Gina SpigonardoAdministrative Aidegs3569@nyu.edu

 

Public Health Policy and Management (MPH and PhD)

Dedicated to creating innovative policies and strategies to improve health care and population health.

José A. Pagán, PhD

 

Chair of the Department of Public Health Policy and Management
Professor of Global Public Health

jose.pagan@nyu.edu
212-992-3700
Kei AndersenAdministrative Aidekma239@nyu.edu
212-992-5630

 

Social And Behavioral Sciences (MPH and PhD)

Investigates the social, behavioral, and structural determinants of health.

Lawrence Yang, PhDChair and Professor of Social and Behavioral Scienceslawrence.yang@nyu.edu
212-992-6334
Katrien Mattis, MAProgram Administratorkatrien.mattis@nyu.edu
212-992-3725
Laura WallaceAdministrative Aidelw67@nyu.edu
212-992-6333
Miriam RomeroAdministrative Aide II mr6501@nyu.edu
212-992-5579