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Epidemiology
Causal Inference
Public Health
Bias Analysis
Mediation Analysis
Quantitative Bias Analysis
Modern Epidemiology
Quasi-Experimental Studies
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Agent-Based Modeling
Instrumental Variables
Difference-In-Differences
Selection Bias
Misclassification Bias
Interaction Analysis
Effect Measure Modification
Mediation
Statistical Methods
Time-Varying Exposures
Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

SERious EPI is a podcast hosted by Hailey Banack and Matt Fox where leading epidemiology researchers are interviewed on cutting edge and novel methods. Interviews focus on why these methods are so important, what problems they solve, and how they are currently being used.

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Hailey and Matt are joined by guest co-host Dr. Mabel Carabali to discuss Chapter 4 (Effect Modification) from Causal Inference: What If. We start off our discussion about heterogeneity of treatment effects, emphasizing that there is often no single ... more

In this episode of SERious Epidemiology, Matt and Hailey welcome guest Dr. Peter Tennant to discuss chapters 2 and 3 of Causal Inference: What If. After learning about Peter’s late‑discovered love of cashew nuts despite past nut allergies, we shift t... more

Welcome back to SERious Epidemiology! This is the first official episode of the fifth season of SERious Epidemiology. This season we’ll be discussing the textbook Causal Inference: What If. Chapter 1 discusses foundational concepts of causal inferenc... more

Welcome back to SERious Epidemiology! This episode sets the stage for the fifth season of our podcast. We are excited to announce that Season 5 will be focused on the textbook Causal Inference: What If by Miguel Hernan and James Robins. In this intro... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Tennant
Associate Professor of Health Data Science, University of Leeds; fellow at the Alan Turing Institute
University of Leeds; Alan Turing Institute
Episode: S5E3: From Cashew Nuts to Counterfactuals
Miguel Hernán
Calcutronus Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Director of Causal Lab.
Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health
Episode: S5E1: A Casual Conversation with Miguel Hernán
Dr. Brandon Marshall
Professor of Epidemiology and founding director of the People, Place and Health Collective
Brown University School of Public Health
Episode: S4E12: Agent Based Models with Dr. Brandon Marshall
Dr. Tim Lash
Professor and Chair of the Epidemiology Department at Emory University.
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Episode: S4E10: Quantitative Bias Analysis with Dr. Tim Lash
Dr. Usama Bilal
Assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University, focusing on macrosocial determinants of health and health inequities in urban environments.
Drexel University
Episode: S4E8: Regression Discontinuity and Difference-in-Differences with Dr. Usama Bilal
Dr. Rita Hamad
Social epidemiologist and Director of the Social Policies for Health Equity Research Sphere Center
Harvard School of Public Health
Episode: S4E6: Instrumental Variables with Dr. Rita Hamad
Kara Rudolph
Assistant Professor focusing on causal inference methods for social and contextual influences on mental health, substance use, and violence.
Columbia University
Episode: S4E4: Mediation with Kara Rudolph and Ivan Diaz
Ivan Diaz
Associate Professor in Biostatistics focusing on causal inference and machine learning methods.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Episode: S4E4: Mediation with Kara Rudolph and Ivan Diaz
Dr. Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen
Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: S3E12: Start with the questions that are easy to answer and then move on to the more challenging questions

Hosts

Matt Fox
Co-host of SERious EPI, affiliated with Boston University, specializing in epidemiology and methods discussions.
Hailey Banack
Co-host from the University of Toronto, focusing on teaching and applying modern epidemiology methods.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Great epi podcast for review - entertaining and educational!

    I’m pursuing my PhD in epidemiology and this podcast helped me pass my comprehensive exam! Thank you Matt and Hailey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    srp345
    United States3 years ago
  • Please keep posting more

    I loved every single episode and I will listen these all episodes at least thrice in future. Please keep posting and more frequently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Epi_lover
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love this Podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast. Great hosts, great guests, and great topics. I am a physician epidemiologist with a PhD in epidemiology and a Master’s in biostatistics. Even with my deep background in epidemiologic methods, I learn a ton from each episode. Thanks Matt and Hailey for creating, hosting, and stewarding this fantastic podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    medepistat
    Canada4 years ago
  • One of my favourite epi podcasts

    I love this one- the subject matter is great and presented so well by the hosts. I love the way they often step through their own understanding of particular issues or concepts- really brings home the ‘it depends’ aspect of epidemiology. Loving the focus on modern epi this season too- thank you Matt and Hailey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    epi ecr
    Australia4 years ago
  • High Distinction

    This has been a highly informative podcast for me to listen to as a Masters of Public Health student soon to start their PhD! I love the recent focus on Modern Epidemiology (4th Edition), especially as I was recommended to get this textbook very recently. Synchronicity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frances Albers
    Australia4 years ago

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PhD students and practitioners say it's a valuable supplement to coursework.
Listeners praise clear, practical explanations of complex methods.
Shows breadth across modern epidemiology and causal inference topics.
Many say the content helps bridge theory and real-world application.
Audience notes high-quality guests and engaging teaching style.

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S5E1: A Casual Conversation with Miguel Hernán
Q: What motivated you to want to write this book?
A compulsion to teach and a desire to provide tools for others to learn causal inference concepts with less effort.
S4E10: Quantitative Bias Analysis with Dr. Tim Lash
Q: What are the bias parameters needed for selection bias analysis?
For baseline selection bias, you need participation proportions in all combinations of exposure and outcome.
S4E10: Quantitative Bias Analysis with Dr. Tim Lash
Q: What is your definition of quantitative bias analysis?
It's any method that aims to quantify the direction, magnitude, uncertainty from non-random error affecting a study's results.
S4E6: Instrumental Variables with Dr. Rita Hamad
Q: How did you get involved with these kinds of studies?
My interest began with social factors and health inequities, which were further explored through discussions with economists during my studies.
S4E6: Instrumental Variables with Dr. Rita Hamad
Q: What are quasi-experimental designs and why exactly do we need them?
Quasi-experimental designs are similar to experimental designs but without random assignment, allowing exploration of exposures that can't be easily randomized for ethical or practical reasons.

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This show centers on advanced epidemiology methods and causal inference, with hosts Matt Fox and Hailey Banack guiding conversations among researchers and practitioners. Episodes balance technical depth (exchangeability, standardization, bias analysis, quasi-experimental designs) with practical teaching moments, case studies, and pop culture analogies to illuminate complex concepts. A notable strength is the hands-on discussion of how methods translate to real-world analyses, policy questions, and public health outcomes, making it useful for both students and professionals looking to deepen their methodological toolkit.

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1. Peter Tennant
2. Miguel Hernán
3. Dr. Brandon Marshall
4. Dr. Tim Lash
5. Dr. Usama Bilal
6. Dr. Rita Hamad
7. Kara Rudolph
8. Ivan Diaz

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