Dr. Josephine Hoh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Josephine Hoh is an associate professor specializing in Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Ophthalmology at Yale University. Her research focuses on the interplay between genetic factors and environmental exposures in understanding complex diseases. She completed her PhD at Rutgers University and has made significant contributions to the field of medical research, particularly in the area of genetic risk assessment for diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, carcinoid cancer, and asthma. Dr. Hoh is known for her work with genome-wide association studies (GWAS), where she has developed methodologies that are widely utilized in identifying genetic variants associated with diseases. Collaborating with both national and international research groups, she aims to uncover the mechanisms by which environmental health impacts individual disease susceptibility. Dr. Hoh is also involved in training the next generation of epidemiologists at Yale School of Public Health, where she continues to lead impactful research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale School of Public Health • New Haven, CT

Involved in interdisciplinary research on chronic disease epidemiology and ophthalmology.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.