The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) has grown over the past few decades into one of the largest basic science departments in the University of Maryland at Baltimore, School of Medicine. EPH makes significant contributions to the teaching mission at the School of Medicine and brings in annual research dollars that, on average, represents approximately 9% of all NIH funding at the School of Medicine.
Our research strengths are reflected in the substantial amount of direct research funding that we receive each year. Our specialty deals with the causes, distribution, prevention, and control of disease.
Interim Department Chair
Anthony D. Harris, MD, MPH
Infectious Disease Physician Director and Epidemiologist
Division Head: Genomic Epidemiology & Clinical Outcomes
Leader: Maryland Infection Control Group
Anthony Harris, MD, MPH, serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, effective January 1, 2025.
Dr. Harris is a distinguished infectious disease physician and epidemiologist with over 20 years of expertise in infection control, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare-associated infections. A professor with primary appointments in Epidemiology and Public Health and secondary appointments in Medicine, Dr. Harris currently serves as the Division Head of Genomic Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes and will continue in this role while he assumes the Interim Chair position.
Throughout his career, Dr. Harris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholarly contributions, including his tenure as a past president of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). His research, supported by prominent institutions such as the NIH, CDC, and AHRQ, has resulted in more than 280 publications on topics including emerging pathogens, hospital epidemiology, and antibiotic resistance. Dr. Harris is also recognized for his commitment to mentorship, having guided numerous scholars and researchers in advancing the field of public health and infectious diseases.
The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health looks forward to Dr. Harris's leadership during this important transitional period. His expertise and vision will be instrumental in guiding the department's continued growth and impact in the areas of research, education, and community engagement.
