“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.
Congratulations to Dr. Yong Chen on his RECOVER-EHR study being named a 2026 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement.
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A DBEI-led study found rising psychotropic medication use among U.S. youth, along with growing safety concerns such as polypharmacy and potential drug–drug interactions.
A study co-authored by PhD student Julia DiTosto analyzed data from more than 2.7 million individuals and found that uterine fibroids may be associated with a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Zixuan (Eleanor) Zhang, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics whose work focuses on statistical and computational methods in statistical genetics. In this Q&A, she shares what inspired her research and what she values about the DBEI community.
Save the Date – March 17, 2026. Join Penn CFAR and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for a workshop highlighting opportunities for collaborative HIV research and high-impact partnerships supporting Ending the HIV Epidemic in Philadelphia.
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.
