“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 Ricardo Castillo, PhD.
In this interview, Dr. LauraEllen Ashcraft discusses her research on implementation science, maternal health, and improving access to evidence-based care. Learn how her work at Penn Medicine focuses on translating research into practice and strengthening healthcare delivery through collaboration with health systems and community partners.
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.
In this Faculty Spotlight video, LauraEllen Ashcraft, PhD, shares insights into her research on implementation science, maternal health, and efforts to improve access to evidence-based care.
Read More
Dr. Beth Pineles finds federal data may miss many severe maternal morbidity cases, raising concerns about the accuracy of national statistics.
AWS recently highlighted work led by Joost Wagenaar on scalable cloud-native infrastructure for biomedical research, featuring the Pennsieve platform as a model for secure scientific data management and collaboration at scale.
In a new STAT First Opinion, Charles E. Leonard argues that access to air conditioning should be treated as essential preventive care as extreme heat increasingly threatens people living with chronic diseases.
DBEI is pleased to welcome Andrew J. King, PhD, as Assistant Professor of Informatics.
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.
View Events Calendar
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.
