PhD Epidemiology
“If you have an idea, MEZCOPH provides both the environment and support necessary to put your idea into motion.”
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Email:
aflorea@email.arizona.edu
Hometown:Pitesti, Romania / Costa Mesa, California
Prior Degree(s):BS Physiological Science from UCLA; MPH Epidemiology from Boston University
Before entering the program:Working as a biostatistician on clinical trials at a hospital in Boston.
Why did you choose public health?I chose public health because it allows me to work with and make a difference with groups of people from various backgrounds.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?I chose MEZCOPH because of its supportive staff and faculty; the varied interests of the faculty; and the numerous projects and opportunities I have a chance to be a part of.
Public health interests:Chronic Kidney Disease, Pharmacoepidemiology, Vaccines, Clinical Trials, Reproductive Epidemiology
Dissertation:Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness
Interests/hobbies outside of school:Cooking, exploring new restaurants, hiking, traveling
Tip for future students:Network, network, NETWORK.
