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Working TogetherToward a Healthier World

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Informatics

Three Unique Divisions,
One Unified Mission

“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.

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DBEI Faculty Video Spotlight

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.

Transforming Pathology with AI with Dr. Zhi Huang

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.

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Coordinated & <br> Collaborative Research

Coordinated &
Collaborative Research

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.

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The Latest from DBEI

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.

AI/ML

Developing AI and machine learning tools to solve biomedical data challenges with scalable and transparent results.

Causal Inference

Generating innovative causal inference methods to advance research and tackle complex data challenges across diverse fields.

Clinical Informatics

Applying informatics to healthcare to develop systems and tools for clinical decision support and research.

Clinical Trials

Designing and analyzing clinical trials across medical research to advance groundbreaking therapies and methodologies.

Data Integration

Integrating diverse data types, we develop novel approaches to enhance insights across various health domains.

Digital Health Data

Building frameworks for complex sensor data to identify disease markers and patterns in real-time health monitoring.

Emerging Exposures

Exploring factors influencing health and disease to identify, causes, treatments, and inform policy.

Etiology of Population Health

Studying health and disease and their determinants, we advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

Genetics/Omics

Advancing genomics and biomedical technologies to develop novel statistical methods for complex disease research and precision medicine.

Health Equity

Examining health behavior and equity, we develop evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

Imaging

Developing advanced methods, we integrate imaging data with other modalities to drive biomedical research.

Implementation Science

Advancing healthcare by applying and evaluating strategies to integrate research findings into routine clinical practice.

Large-Scale Cohorts

Analyzing real-world health data to develop methods for large cohort studies and EHR-based research.

Learning Health Systems

Integrating data in learning health systems to drive healthcare improvement and patient outcomes.

Life Course Epi

Developing epidemiologic methods and providing insights for maintaining health through all life stages and transitions.

NLP

Leveraging natural language processing to extract actionable health insights from free text for diverse research needs.

Novel Methods

Formulating novel methods for population health research and training the next generation to apply them.

Translational Research

Bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical applications to improve patient outcomes and public health.
Award

Mike Levy Receives NIH Director’s Pioneer Award

Michael Z. Levy has received a $3.5 million NIH Director’s Pioneer Award to study how innovative housing designs may influence disease risk and help create healthier living environments.

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Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Audrey L. Blewer, PhD, MPH
October 7, 2026

Before becoming an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University School of Medicine, Audrey L. Blewer, PhD, MPH, completed the MPH program at Penn, where she developed her expertise in epidemiology and gained experience working within an academic medical center that helped prepare her for her career in research and academia.
Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Brian K. Lee
September 30, 2026

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.
Publication

Study Examines Visuospatial Impairment in Older Adults
September 28, 2026

A new study co-authored by Ali Hamedani examines visuospatial impairment in older adults and its association with cognitive and functional outcomes.
Publication

Study Examines Challenges and Opportunities in Aligning AI with Human Preferences
September 23, 2026

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.

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Upcoming Events

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 People

Our People

Our community is driven by innovation and collaboration, bringing together leading experts in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics to advance public health and biomedical research.

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Educating the Future

Through robust educational programming and partnerships, we empower and equip the next generation of researchers to shape the future of population health science.

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Educating the Future