Dr. Yong Chen presented the XYZ framework, a simple “three variable” way to think about causal AI in drug development where X is the treatment, Y is the outcome, and Z is the population. By holding any two pieces fixed and solving for the third, the same evidence engine can support three core goals: indication […]
PennCIL Lab PhD candidates Bingyu Zhang and Yiwen Lu were recently interviewed by The Daily Pennsylvanian about a RECOVER EHR study published in Journal of Infection linking body mass index to Long COVID symptoms in youth. This research highlights that higher BMI increases certain gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks, underscoring the value of careful follow up […]
Our lab’s recent work on telemedicine is attracting significant attention and has been covered by major outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, HealthDay and Penn Medicine News. Led by PhD candidate Bingyu Zhang and Dr. Yong Chen, our lab’s latest research in JAMA Network Open reveals video visits can deliver care episodes at about […]
Dr. Yong Chen shared insights on AI-powered rare disease diagnostics at the International Genomic Medicine Symposium. (Nov 2025)
Dr. Yong Chen is named an MPI on a new $27.2 million NIH initiative to unify Alzheimer’s research data across 10 leading institutions. (Oct 2025) https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/27-2-million-national-effort-launches-to-unify-alzheimers-research-data/
Check out features on our recent Long COVID studies! Penn Medicine News TIME Magazine The Lancet Infectious Diseases The New York Times The Microbiologist
Dr. Yong Chen’s $8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to develop an AI-driven framework that could transform how we detect and diagnose mental health conditions was recently featured by Penn LDI and Politico. Learn more about this innovative research and the potential impact on mental health care: PennLDI Politico
Check out this article by Penn Medicine News that highlights our study recently published in Lancet eClinicalMedicine on COVID vaccination! This study showed that BNT162b2 vaccination significantly reduced the risk of long COVID in kids and teens during both Delta and Omicron waves—mainly by preventing infection in the first place. This article has been featured […]
Four recent PennCIL studies, featured in a recent Penn Medicine News release, are gaining national attention for shedding light on the long-term health effects of COVID-19 in children—and the protective role of vaccination. 📚 Read more about the science and its impact: Penn Medicine ReachMD Philly Voice Scienmag
Check out this article by Healio that highlights our study recently published in JAMA Network Open!