Research Areas

Research conducted by Welch Center faculty and trainees includes epidemiologic, clinical, and translational research, typically related to the prevention and control of chronic diseases. This section of the website provides overviews of content areas with active research studies and programs.

• Cancer

• Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension

• Diabetes and Obesity

• Environmental Epidemiology

• Genomics and Metabolomics

• Health and Healthcare Disparities

• Health Behaviors and Lifestyle

• Health Services Research and Patient Provider Communication

• Hearing Loss

• Kidney Disease

• Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

• Women's Health