“Novel healthcare solutions don’t occur in isolation.” Combining the statistical rigor of biostatistics, the population-level insights of epidemiology, and the data-driven innovations of informatics, our department addresses today’s most complex health challenges.
Embracing the interdisciplinary culture of Penn Medicine, we pursue cutting-edge research across disciplines, departments, and centers to enhance population health and shape the future of healthcare.
Stay informed with the latest research findings, news, and events. Discover how our faculty, researchers, and students are advancing the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology and informatics, and enhancing health and well-being for everyone.
Dr. Mingyao Li co-authored a study demonstrating iSCALE, a method that maps large human tissues at molecular and spatial resolution, uncovering disease features previously invisible.
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LauraEllen Ashcraft and collaborators outline a seven-step framework in BMJ Open Quality to strengthen evaluation planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Mingyao Li co-authored a study demonstrating iSCALE, a method that maps large human tissues at molecular and spatial resolution, uncovering disease features previously invisible.
Jordana Cohen, MD, MSCE, contributed to the 2025 AHA/ACC Hypertension Guideline–the first national update since 2017–introducing major changes in risk assessment, screening, and treatment. Her work was featured in an NPR interview highlighting these advances.
Congratulations to Dr. Todd Miano, recipient of the American College of Epidemiology’s 2025 Early Career Epidemiologist Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to advancing drug safety research and shaping the future of acute care pharmacoepidemiology.
Discover upcoming events from the DBEI, where expertise drives impact. Join us for weekly seminars, innovative conferences, and engaging academic programs designed to advance knowledge and foster collaboration in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics.
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Our community is driven by innovation and collaboration, bringing together leading experts in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics to advance public health and biomedical research.
Through robust educational programming and partnerships, we empower and equip the next generation of researchers to shape the future of population health science.
