Epidemiology

Epidemiology provides insights into the frequency and distribution of diseases in populations and its determinants, contributing to the identification of appropriate targets for public health interventions and evaluation of health promotion initiatives.

We focus on pertinent health issues prevalent in our society, such as breast cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, eye diseases, infectious diseases and healthy ageing.

The domain leads several large-scale cohort studies including the Singapore Chinese Health Study, Multi-Ethnic Cohort Study and Diabetic Study which translate to public health interventions. Professor Rob Van Dam, Domain Leader, and Assistant Professor Wee Hwee Lin are also involved in a multinational study involving US, China, Taiwan and Singapore.

We also actively conduct epidemiological modules in the School’s undergraduate and graduate programmes.