DATA 521: Database Development for Public Health, Rollins School of Public Health

If you are interested in the course description for DATA 521, please reach out to your ADAP.

Course Description: In this course, you’ll learn about the basic structure of relational databases and how to read and write simple and complex SQL statements and advanced data manipulation techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid working knowledge of structured query language. You’ll feel confident in your ability to write SQL queries to create tables; retrieve data from single or multiple tables; delete, insert, and update data in a database; and gather significant statistics from data stored in a database. This course will teach key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL) and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the language of relational databases: Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics covered include Entity-Relationship modeling, the Relational Model, the SQL language: data retrieval statements, data manipulation.

Class Hours and Location: Friday 8-9.50am, Room: TBA (and 1hour asynchronous lab)

Impacts and Changes to Federal Loans Webinar, Emory University

All students are invited to learn about the impacts and changes to federal loans and borrowing as a result from the One Big Beautiful Bill via a webinar that the Office of Student Affairs will be hosting on Monday, April 6 from 6:00 – 7:00PM ET.

Domestic students and permanent residents who have NOT taken a graduate direct loan in the 2025-2026 year and who are continuing at Rollins are especially encouraged to attend as new regulations will impact them if they do not take steps now.

Students can register here to attend

“County Level Predictability of Measles Outbreaks Worldwide” Seminar, CIDMATH

Lunch is provided for meeting attendees. ​Click here for the meeting agenda.​

Option to join on zoom:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Apr 1, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Registration required. Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/qdbgMcQ2SmO59T6sl0z2yg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

EH 561: Environmental Health-Omics, Rollins School of Public Health

Students registering for classes for fall 2026 are encouraged to review the course information for EH 561: Environmental Health-Omics (which has been newly re-numbered and will be offered this fall instead of in the spring).

Learn how to analyze, visualize, and interpret complex molecular data for public health research.

Hybrid course (2 credits) – we meet in-person every other week, students engage in guided data workshops and other online materials at their own pace during off-weeks.
Multimodal approaches to learning: Lectures from experts, discussion sessions, and R-guided workshops.
Course schedule: Wednesdays from 8:00 – 9:50am for in-person weeks (cofeee & tea are welcome… encouraged)
Assessments: participation in discussion sessions, data workshop assignments, and a final independent project.
Pre-Req: Completion of BIOS 544 or BIOS 545, or prior experience with R programming are encouraged.
Instructor: Todd Everson (Todd [dot] M [dot] Everson [at] Emory [dot] edu)

EPI 590R: Birth Defects and DevelopmentalDisabilities: Methods in Surveillance,Epidemiology, and Prevention, Rollins School of Public Health

Students registering for classes for Fall 2026 are encouraged to review the course information for EPI 590R: Birth Defects and DevelopmentalDisabilities: Methods in Surveillance,Epidemiology, and Prevention, Rollins School of Public Health.

Course Description

Birth defects are a leading cause of perinatal- and under-5 mortality and disability. Developmental disabilities contribute to impairment in physical, learning, language, and behaviors. Birth defects and developmental disabilities (BD-DD) are common, costly, and critical. This course emphasizes current knowledge on surveillance and epidemiological methods to study BDDD prevalence, risk factors, prevention, care, and health policy across lifespan. Current concepts in applied epidemiology, study methods, bias analysis, and effect modification will be taught through instructor- and guest speaker-led lectures. Students will receive a comprehensive understanding of birth defects and developmental disabilities epidemiology at the state, federal, and international level.

Prerequisites

EPI 530, EPI 540 or EPI 539, EPI 550

Meeting Times

Wednesdays, 3.00 PM – 4.50 PM ET (Online, Synchronous

Top 3 Reasons to Take this Course

• Provides a comprehensive overview and cutting-edge knowledge on
  public health aspects of birth defects and developmental disabilities.
• Provides an opportunity to learn from and interact with national and
  international experts on BD-DD epidemiology through guest lectures.
• Trains you to undertake surveillance and epidemiological studies,
  employment opportunities (CDC, State Health Departments, NGOs,
  WHO, and academic research centers nationally and internationally), or
  advanced educational pursuits (PhD or Post-Doctoral Fellowships)
  focused on birth defects and developmental disabilities nationally and
  internationally

From Consulting to C-Suite Lunch and Learn, American College of Healthcare Executives of Georgia

Emory ACHE will be hosting a Lunch & Learn this Tuesday, March 31st from 12–1 PM in CNR 1000. 

We’re excited to welcome Josh Roberts, COO of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, who will share insights on his journey from consulting to the C-suite, along with lessons on leadership growth and navigating complex healthcare systems.

Lunch will be provided! Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn and connect!

Please register on the Hub: https://thehub.emory.edu/rsvp?id=388230

Spring Townhall, Department of Epidemiology

What: Join department representatives for a townhall meeting!

When: March 25, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm | RRR 100

SDOH Film Screening, Rollins School of Public Health

What: The Social Determinants of Health Certificate Program invites you to a Film Screening and Discussion of the award winning documentary A Road Out. 

When: Wednesday March 25th, 2026 from 5pm-6:30pm | CNR 1000

Mock Interview Night & Industry Mixer, Rollins School of Public Health

The Professional Advancement and Student Experience Center (PASE) cordially invites you to engage with our great students during our Mock Interview Night & Industry Mixer on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00PM at the Rollins School of Public Health. 

Register Here by noon on Monday, March 23rd! 

We are seeking professionals that would be willing to serve as mock interviewers to help students practice their interviewing skills. No prior experience is necessary. We provide interview questions and tips to give feedback. Reception with hors d’oeuvres will follow, providing an opportunity to network with alumni, other professionals, and students. 

Please let me know if you have any questions … or just want to chat about our great students.  Thank you for your continued support!

Jonathan Burman – Director of Partnerships

Jonathan [dot] Burman [at] emory [dot] edu

Pilot Project and Training Awards, Goizueta Alzheimers Disease Research Center

The Goizueta ADRC is actively soliciting applications for the following programs:

• Pilot Projects: Up to $50,000, Supports early-stage work (~8 awards). Letters of intent due April 3rd, 2026. Application linked here.

• REC Training Awards: Opportunity for enhanced training in dementia-focused research  (3 – 5 candidates). Applications due April 10th, 2026. Application linked here.

Following review of pilot project LOIs, applications will be invited with a submission deadline in May.

Areas of research can range from basic and clinical investigations to education, lifestyle, and caregiving. Studies of pre-clinical phases of disease and approaches useful in differentiating disease processes from normal aging, as well as multi-etiology dementia, early interventions, imaging and biomarkers, are encouraged. Projects are intended for new/early-stage faculty or established faculty seeking new directions.  Applicants may consult with ADRC scientists for strategic and statistical advice.

Review criteria for pilot projects include:

• Novelty, importance, and feasibility of the proposed research
• Likelihood of generating independent funding and publishable results
• Use of GADRC resources (e.g., subjects or clinical data from participants, tissue and/or fluid samples, DNA, neuroimaging, proteomic & genomic resources, etc.), Cognitive Empowerment Program (CEP) resources, and/or resources available through the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) and/or the National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (NCRAD) is strongly encouraged.
• Alignment between scope of proposed project and budget
• Proposed work should adhere to NIH guidelines for statistical rigor, animal welfare, and protection of human subjects

REC Training Awards:

The REC provides support for trainees who are graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or junior faculty and are interested in developing greater experience in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia (ADRD) research, through enhanced mentoring, networking, and curricular activities. For a list of current REC faculty, please contact Laura Donnelly (ldonnel [at] emory [dot] edu).

*For questions regarding eligibility or appropriateness of potential research projects, please contact Laura Donnelly at ldonnel [at] emory [dot] edu.