Precision Health

专业详情

The Master of Science in Precision Health (MsPH) program at the University of Chicago is the first of its kind, applying emerging technologies and research methodologies in precision medicine in the context of a broader population health perspective to improve disease prevention and health promotion while also addressing health disparities. The MsPH’s bold translational agenda in education and research aims to transform clinical practice through the application of big data, computational science, genetics, biology, policy, ethics, societal factors and other determinants of health to better understand precision techniques for preventing disease, promoting wellness, and developing better treatment options that improve patient health and sustain wellness.

Precision health is a medical approach that considers an individual’s genes, behaviors, and environment to better predict, diagnose, treat, and manage disease. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine, recognizes the unique attributes of every individual and allows health care practitioners to tailor the diagnosis and treatment of each patient. Precision health expands the concepts of personalized medicine beyond traditional health care setting, extending to the levels of populations and communities.

Students in the MsPH program will develop proficiency across several related disciplines, including biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, data analytics, genomics, entrepreneurship, and environmental health sciences.