The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Welcome: Nancy W. Glynn, PhD and Andrea M. Kriska, PhD, MS 

Endoscope-Related Infections: Should the Experts in Public Health Be Concerned? 

Mohamed H. Yassin, MD, PhD 
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 
Director of Infectious Diseases Division, Medical Director of Infection Control and 
Hospital Epidemiologist, UPMC Mercy Hospital 
Chair, Quality Committee 

Fatigue Mitigation in High Risk Industries: What Does the Evidence Say? 

Daniel Patterson, PhD, MPH, MS, NRP, FAEMS 
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine; James O. Page Professor of Emergency Healthcare Worker Safety, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh 

The purpose of the Diabetes Research Journal Club is to discuss current literature in the area of Diabetes, bringing us all up to date with current issues in the field. Each member will be asked to pick a date to briefly (5 minutes) present an article from the journal of their choice, which will be followed by group discussion. However, everyone is invited to brief the group on articles he/she may have found of interest at every meeting. 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

The Unpredictable Evolution of an Epidemiologist and the Value of a Good Epidemiological Tool Box 

Kevin E. Kip, PhD, FAAAS, FAHA 
Distinguished USF Health Professor, College of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Florida 

The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory 

Edward Sinkule, PhD, MPH, FACSM 
Physical Scientist, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)/National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)/National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Utilizing Data to Curb the Opioid Epidemic In Pennsylvania: Practical Application of the PA PDMP 

Ashley Parsons, MPH
Program Manager, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 

The Epidemiology of Brain Resilience in Aging (e-BRAIN) program and the Claude D. Pepper Center at the University of Pittsburgh sponsor the epiBRAIN Journal club, a multidisciplinary Journal Club to explore the application of neuroimaging methods in the context of aging and population studies...

Epi in Action! Student Poster Presentation Symposium 
O’Hara Student Center, 2nd floor Ballroom, 12-1:30 PM

The purpose of the Diabetes Research Journal Club is to discuss current literature in the area of Diabetes, bringing us all up to date with current issues in the field. Each member will be asked to pick a date to briefly (5 minutes) present an article from the journal of their choice, which will be followed by group discussion. However, everyone is invited to brief the group on articles he/she may have found of interest at every meeting. 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Role of Exercise in the Treatment of Geriatric Obesity and Aging-Related Fat Redistribution 

Barbara Nicklas, PhD 
Professor, Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine 

Title: TBD 

Tiffany L. Gary-Webb, PhD, MHS 
Associate Professor, Depts. Of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and Epidemiology 
​Associate Director, Center for Health Equity, University of Pittsburgh GSPH 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Investigating Biliary Tract Cancer Etiology 

Jill Koshiol, PHD 
Earl Stadtman Investigator, National Cancer Institute 
Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics, Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch 

The Epidemiology of Brain Resilience in Aging (e-BRAIN) program and the Claude D. Pepper Center at the University of Pittsburgh sponsor the epiBRAIN Journal club, a multidisciplinary Journal Club to explore the application of neuroimaging methods in the context of aging and population studies...

Title: TBD 

Thomas J. Songer, PhD 
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh GSPH 

The purpose of the Diabetes Research Journal Club is to discuss current literature in the area of Diabetes, bringing us all up to date with current issues in the field. Each member will be asked to pick a date to briefly (5 minutes) present an article from the journal of their choice, which will be followed by group discussion. However, everyone is invited to brief the group on articles he/she may have found of interest at every meeting. 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Analytics Careers in Healthcare: UPMC Community HealthChoices 

Mary E. Winger, MPH 
Analytics Data Integration Developer, UPMC Health Plan, Community HealthChoices 

Chendi Cui, PhD 
Analytics Data Integration Developer, UPMC Health Plan, Community HealthChoices 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Title: TBD 

Marquis Hawkins, PhD 
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh GSPH 

Panel Discussion: Nutrition Workshop for Epidemiology 

Samaneh Farsijani, PhD, MsC
Postdoctoral Associate, Dept. of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh GSPH 

Lori Cherok, PhD, RDN, LDN
Assistant Professor and Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Interim Director, Nutrition Science Program, Pitt SHRS 

Lisa Bodnar, PhD, MPH, RD
Professor and Vice-Chair of Research, Dept. of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh GSPH 

The purpose of the Diabetes Research Journal Club is to discuss current literature in the area of Diabetes, bringing us all up to date with current issues in the field. Each member will be asked to pick a date to briefly (5 minutes) present an article from the journal of their choice, which will be followed by group discussion. However, everyone is invited to brief the group on articles he/she may have found of interest at every meeting. 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.

Pharmacoepidemiology Methods Applied to the Study of the Real-world Use, Safety, and Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants 

Inma Hernandez, PharmD, PhD 
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Theraputics; Associate Director, Center for Pharmaceutical Policy and Prescribing, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy 

The CVD Epidemiology journal club is a forum for scientific interaction between CVD Epidemiology training program students, collaborating faculty and other students with interest in CVD Epidemiology.