Dr. Habibul Ahsan

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Biography

Habibul Ahsan is a distinguished professor of Public Health Sciences and Family Medicine at the University of Chicago. His research expertise encompasses large-scale population-based studies that assess environmental disease risks and modifying social and biological factors. His interests prominently focus on studying the interrelationships of environmental and genomic factors in cancer diseases, utilizing data to develop and evaluate prevention interventions at the population level. Ahsan integrates environmental, nutritional, and lifestyle factors alongside modern molecular genomics to understand the etiology and prevention of various cancer disorders. His work has implications for public health policy at both national and international levels, particularly in addressing health disparities. Currently, he leads an NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Core Center and is involved in establishing a prospective multiethnic cohort in Chicago to address research questions related to health disparities. Ahsan’s extensive contributions to the field are evident through his participation in numerous national and international panels and advisory boards.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy