“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 LauraEllen Ashcraft, PhD, MSW.
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.
Despite nationwide declines in blood lead levels, a new study by Aimin Chen, MD, PhD, finds that racial and socioeconomic disparities in childhood lead exposure persist, underscoring the need for continued prevention efforts.
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DBEI is proud to congratulate Yong Chen, PhD, on being elected a 2026 Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics in recognition of his outstanding contributions to biostatistics and statistical science.
Drs. Qi Long and Robert Gross have received a $6 million NIH/NIMH R01 grant to develop multimodal AI tools that enhance HIV prevention, care, and clinical decision-making.
Qi Long, PhD, has been elected to the 2026 Class of AIMBE Fellows, one of the highest professional honors in medical and biological engineering.
Before joining Penn Medicine and CHOP as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Attending Neonatologist, Sarah Coggins, BA, MD, MSCE, completed her MSCE at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received advanced training in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics to support her career as a neonatal clinician-investigator.
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.
