
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

In this episode of SERious Epidemiology, Hailey and Matt are joined by Lucy D’Agostino McGowan to discuss Chapter 10 of Causal Inference: What If? and the problem of random variability. This episode explores the distinction between random error and s... more
In this episode of SERious Epidemiology, Hailey and Matt are joined by Dr. Louisa Smith to discuss Chapter 8 of Causal Inference: What If on selection bias. The conversation explores how selection bias can arise through conditioning on a collider, ho... more
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alexis Reeves about Chapter 9 of Causal Inference: What If, focusing on measurement bias (the bias formerly known as information bias). Measurement bias arises when exposures, outcomes, confounders, or colliders are ... more
“Confounding, Confounding, Confounding” is like the epidemiologist’s version of “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia” from the Brady Bunch. To discuss Chapter 7 of Causal Inference: What If, we welcome Dr. Ashley Naimi. In this chapter, we discuss confounding as ... more
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In depth, easy to follow without cutting corners, non-pretentious, and entertaining. I have learned a great deal from the hosts and their many excellent guests over the years. I know this podcast takes effort, thank you!
I’m pursuing my PhD in epidemiology and this podcast helped me pass my comprehensive exam! Thank you Matt and Hailey!
I loved every single episode and I will listen these all episodes at least thrice in future. Please keep posting and more frequently.
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!
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!
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SERious EPI focuses on modern epidemiologic methods and causal inference, hosting leading researchers to discuss why these techniques matter, how they solve real-world problems, and how they're applied in practice. Recent episodes spotlight topics like dealing with random variability, selection bias, measurement bias, confounding, interaction, and the translation of causal concepts into actionable analyses for clinicians and policymakers. A standout aspect is the host duo's accessible teaching style, often layering practical teaching metaphors with rigorous methodological discussions, and frequently featuring guest experts who bring deep domain knowledge from academia and public health practice.
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Recent guests on SERious EPI include:
1. Lucy D'Agostino McGowan
2. Louisa Smith
3. Alexis Reeves
4. Ashley Naimi
5. John Jackson
6. Peter Tennant
7. Miguel Hernán
8. Dr. Brandon Marshall
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