“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 next video in the series featuring Zhi Huang, PhD.
In this interview, Dr. Zhi Huang discusses his work using artificial intelligence and medical imaging to advance healthcare. He shares how his research is developing new computational approaches to support pathologists and better understand disease, with the goal of making biomedical research and healthcare more effective and accessible.
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.
Brian Lee, PhD, is a new member of the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics whose work focuses on population brain health, including the developmental origins of autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. In this Q&A, Brian shares what inspired his work, the real-world challenges it addresses, and what drew him to DBEI.
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A new study co-authored by Ali Hamedani examines visuospatial impairment in older adults and its association with cognitive and functional outcomes.
Researchers from DBEI examine a new approach to aligning large language models with diverse human preferences, with potential applications for AI in medicine and clinical decision-making.
Before becoming a Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania, Peter F. Cronholm, MD, MSCE, CAQHPM, completed the Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology (MSCE) program at Penn, where he developed the skills and training to support his career as a clinical researcher.
In this Faculty Spotlight video, Zhi Huang, PhD, discusses his research using artificial intelligence and medical imaging to develop new approaches for healthcare. He shares how his work is helping advance biomedical research and support pathologists in understanding and diagnosing disease.
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.
