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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 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 first video in the series featuring Jordana Cohen, MD, MSCE.

Advancing Hypertension Research with Jordana Cohen

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.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_FQZjn5kmk&t=1s
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.
Publication

Dr. Jordana Cohen Reveals Limits of Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts

A new JAMA study by Dr. Jordana Cohen looks at how smartwatch alerts could impact the detection and understanding of high blood pressure.

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Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Huilin Tang, PhD
February 25, 2026

Huilin Tang, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics whose work centers on advancing precision medicine for diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases through pharmacoepidemiology and data science. In this Q&A, he reflects on what inspired his research journey and what he values most about the collaborative DBEI community.
In the Media
Publication

New Podcast: Anne Marie McCarthy on Racial Differences in Breast MRI
February 18, 2026

Anne Marie McCarthy, PhD, is featured on a new podcast discussing racial differences in background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on breast MRI and how these findings may inform breast cancer risk assessment and screening.
Award

Dr. Peter Merkel Named 2026 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Finalist
February 11, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Merkel, who has been named a finalist for the Clinical Research Forum’s 2026 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards for his New England Journal of Medicine publication on treating giant cell arteritis.
Publication

Kevin B. Johnson Co-Authors National Academy of Medicine AI Code of Conduct
February 4, 2026

Kevin B. Johnson, MD, MS, co-authored a National Academy of Medicine report guiding the ethical use of AI in health and medicine.

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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