“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 Joost B. Wagenaar, PhD
In this interview, Dr. Joost Wagenaar discusses his research in biomedical informatics, large-scale data integration, and the software infrastructure that helps researchers manage and learn from complex scientific data. Learn how his work at Penn Medicine is advancing precision medicine by building scalable platforms that support collaborative research and translate data-driven discoveries into real clinical impact for patients.
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. Jinbo Chen, Professor of Biostatistics at DBEI, led a four-session workshop on statistical methods for risk modeling and model evaluation, sharing in-house methodologies developed to ensure health algorithms remain accurate, fair, and sustainable.
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DBEI’s Bonnie Ky and Jinbo Chen have received an NHLBI R01 grant to develop better tools for predicting and reducing cardiovascular risk in men with prostate cancer.
A new Penn study introduces the first cardiovascular risk model built specifically for people who use stimulants, offering clinicians a practical tool to identify high-risk patients early.
Qi Long, PhD, has been granted a dual primary appointment in Informatics, in addition to his existing primary appointment in Biostatistics, strengthening cross-divisional collaboration within DBEI.
David Mandell, ScD, is a researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics whose work focuses on improving health care for people with or at risk of psychiatric or developmental disabilities, with a particular focus on autism. In this Q&A, David shares what inspired his work, the real-world challenges it addresses, and what he values most about DBEI’s collaborative environment.
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.
