“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.
Our Faculty Spotlight video series highlights the people behind the research at DBEI. Through conversations with faculty members, these interviews explore the questions driving their work and the impact of their research on science and public health. Watch the first video in the series featuring Jordana Cohen, MD, MSCE.
In this interview, Dr. Jordana Cohen discusses her research on hypertension, digital health technologies, and population-level approaches to improving cardiovascular health. Learn how her work at Penn Medicine bridges clinical care, epidemiology, and data science to advance better detection and treatment of high blood pressure.
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.
A study co-authored by Aimin Chen links early PFAS exposure to lower bone density in adolescents, raising concerns about effects on skeletal development.
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Congratulations to Michael Harhay on being selected for the 2026–27 Penn Fellows cohort, recognizing his leadership and contributions as a mid-career faculty member.
Kyle Stanley, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics whose work centers on developing novel statistical methods to analyze wearable device data using functional data analysis, distributional modeling, and machine learning. In this Q&A, he reflects on what inspired his research journey and what he values most about the collaborative DBEI community.
Dr. Sharon Xie helped lead a study linking air pollution to worsened Alzheimer’s disease, published in JAMA Neurology and named a top 20 Penn breakthrough of 2025.
In a recent The Hill article, Sean Hennessy highlights the critical role of NHANES in shaping public health—and warns that the program now faces serious risk.
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.
