The American College of Epidemiology (ACE) is an American organization incorporated in 1979 to support and promote the work of American
epidemiologists
Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population.
It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and eviden ...
. It is based in
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh (; ) is the capital city of the state of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County in the United States. It is the second-most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is the tenth-most populous city in the Southe ...
.
Members of the American College of Epidemiology are permitted to use the acronym "MACE", after their names and titles, identifying themselves as such. Fellows may employ the acronym "FACE".
"The American College of Epidemiology is the professional organization dedicated to continued education and advocacy for epidemiologists in their efforts to promote public health. ACE serves the interests of its members through sponsorship of scientific meetings, publications, educational activities, recognition of outstanding contributions to the field, and advocacy for issues pertinent to the practice of epidemiology."
The ACE's official journal is the ''
Annals of Epidemiology'', which is published by
Elsevier
Elsevier () is a Dutch academic publishing company specializing in scientific, technical, and medical content. Its products include journals such as '' The Lancet'', ''Cell'', the ScienceDirect collection of electronic journals, '' Trends'', ...
.
See also
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Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the study and analysis of the distribution (who, when, and where), patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in a defined population.
It is a cornerstone of public health, and shapes policy decisions and evide ...
*
Pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. The word ''pathology'' also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of biology research fields and medical practices. However, when used in ...
References
External links
American College of Epidemiology official site
Scientific organizations established in 1979
Epidemiology organizations
Medical associations based in the United States
Organizations based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Medical and health organizations based in North Carolina
1979 establishments in North Carolina
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