American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026✨Quarterly Paper Shoutout✨ Every quantitative study should answer one question: What is your estimand? This article shows how to clarify causal estimands—and why doing so matters for actionable, equity-focused evidence. doi.org/10.1093/aje/... 030
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A tough review can sting, but it can also sharpen the paper. This month’s Editor Spotlight, Penelope Howards, PhD, MS, shares a simple rule: step away for 24 hours ⏳, then return asking what the reviewer’s comment might reveal about the manuscript. 🔍 #PeerReview #Epidemiology #AJE 000
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Focus on quality over quantity - and don’t be discouraged by rejection. ✍️📚 Meet our August Editor Spotlight, Chanelle Howe, PhD, MPH, MHS, and hear her advice on manuscript writing, responding to reviewer comments, and navigating rejection. 💡🔍 010
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026🔍 Let the research question drive the analysis, not the other way around. Meet our July Editor Spotlight, Laura Balzer, PhD, MPhil, and hear her advice on writing, peer review, and team science. 🌍📝 @berkeleyctml.bsky.social 050
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 15/05/2026✨ Quarterly Paper Shoutout ✨ “Sampling for computational efficiency when conducting analyses in big data” shows how sampling can make Big Data analyses faster and more feasible, using Medicaid claims for 30M people. doi.org/10.1093/aje/... 020
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026A manuscript really shines when the study question is clear 🔎✨ and the answer can make a meaningful impact! 👩🔬💡🌟– A great tip by our editor of the month, Robert Platt! @robertwplatt.bsky.social 010
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 17/04/2026NYU featured an AJE paper in a press release 📣 The study looked at 11 years of Alaska’s cash payments and found no spike in serious injuries or deaths. Giving people cash ≠ more harm! www.nyu.edu/about/news-p...nyu.eduDo Cash Transfers Lead to Traumatic Injury or Death?New study on Alaska’s state-wide cash distribution program finds no evidence payments drive serious injury or mortality 110
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Call for Papers! Epidemiologic Reviews 2026 theme: Migration, Mobility, Displacement & Health Seeking systematic, scoping & critical reviews on health in mobile populations. 📅 Submit now: academic.oup.com/epirev/pages... #AJE #SystematicReview #PublicHealth #MigrationHealthacademic.oup.comCall for Papers2026 Theme: Populations on the Move — Migration, Mobility, Displacement, and Health Epidemiologic Reviews, a sister publication of the American Journal o 000
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026“Don’t be afraid to include code in your manuscript.” A recommendation from our Editor of the Month and co-host of the AJE-sponsored podcast ✨Casual Inference✨, Lucy D'Agostino McGowan! (@lucystats.bsky.social)💡👩💻 042
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Call for papers! We are now welcoming submissions for an upcoming special collection on “Artificial Intelligence in Health: From Pattern Discovery to Population Inference.” The deadline is October 30, 2026. You can read the full call for papers here: academic.oup.com/aje/pages/ai...academic.oup.comCall for Papers on Artificial Intelligence in Health: From Pattern Discovery to Population InferenceThe American Journal of Epidemiology is the oldest and one of the premier epidemiologic journals devoted to the publication of empirical research find 011
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Words of wisdom from our editor of the month, Brian Whitcomb, PhD: “The key to an engaging manuscript is clarity and accessibility.” ✍️✨ 000
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Great science requires humility, revision, and constant learning. 🔁🧠✍️ Dr. Catherine Lesko (@catherine-lesko.bsky.social) is our editorial spotlight of the month. 🌟 021
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 30/01/2026📣 AJE Advances: Research in Epidemiology published its inaugural issue earlier last year! A companion to AJE, the journal is an open-access home for the full breadth of epi research 📊🌍 academic.oup.com/ajeadvances/... #Epidemiology #OpenAccess #Research 010
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Want to stay up to date on all the latest from AJE? Follow the instructions below to sign up for email alerts! 📧🔔 000
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025November Editor Spotlight of the Month! ✍️ Next up is Matthew Fox ✨, Editor at AJE & Professor in Epidemiology and Global Health at Boston University! This month, we chatted with him about his work with AJE. 010
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 29/10/2025🎃 October’s Spooktacular Editor Spotlight! 👻 This month, we feature Sarah Lindley (@sarahlindley.bsky.social) ✨: Associate Editor in Residence for Social Media at AJE and Postdoctoral Fellow at UPenn. We spoke with her about her work with AJE. 👻✍️ 011
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 02/09/2025September Editor Spotlight of the Month! ✍️ Next up is Sunni Mumford (@sunnimum.bsky.social) ✨, Associate Editor at AJE & Professor of Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This month, we chatted with her about her work with AJE. 071
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Introducing... 🥁 our new series: Editor Spotlight of the Month! ✍️ First up is Bryan James (@bryandjames.bsky.social)✨, Associate Editor for Social Media at AJE & Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center! This month, we chatted with him about his work with AJE. 051
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 13/06/2025🎬 That’s a wrap on #SER2025! Grateful for four days of fresh ideas, new connections, and inspiring conversations. Thanks to everyone who made it great — see you next year in Phoenix! 👋💙 0150
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 12/06/2025📣 Shoutout to Dr. Kyle Busse for two stellar talks at #SER2025! 👏 🎤 6/11: Preconception diet & live birth/pregnancy loss: a couples-based approach 🎤 6/12: Calcium supplementation & pre-eclampsia risk Amazing work in reproductive epi! 🔬🍼 @PennMedicine 041
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025So much great research at last night’s Poster Session! 🎉It was awesome seeing you all there—check out the highlights below ⬇️ 📸 Shoutout to Luke Benz (Harvard Biostats PhD student) repping his first-author AJE paper! See you tonight at 6:30pm for Round 2 of posters! #SER2025 071
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025🎤 Now playing in the Grand Ballroom: the “Epidemiology’s Eras Tour” featuring Tim Lash & Miguel Hernán! This session is your backstage pass to how our field has evolved (and where it’s headed). Don’t miss this legendary retelling! 🕰️ #SER2025 091
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Here’s the agenda for Day 2 of #SER2025: 08:00 – 09:45 am: Plenary Session 10:15 – 11:45 am: Symposia 01:45 – 03:15 pm: Oral Abstract Session (OAS) 03:45 – 05:15 pm: OAS 05:30 – 06:00 pm: OAS Speed 06:30 – 07:30 pm: Poster Session 2 07:30 – 09:30 pm: President’s Reception 010
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 11/06/2025🖼️ Poster Session Day 1 at #SER2025 is officially open! From DAGs to models, there’s no better place to get your steps and your science in. 👟📊 Swing by, ask questions, meet the brains behind the research. Let’s get curious! 🔍 041
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025#SER2025 Information Hub 🧑🔬 Dates: June 10-13, 2025 Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel Homepage: epiresearch.org/annual-meeti... Agenda: epiresearch.org/annual-meeti... This info + MORE can also be found in the Whova app!epiresearch.org2025 Meeting – Society for Epidemiologic Research 012
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 10/06/2025🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! #SER2025 has officially begun! Grab your nametag and your first coffee (or your second) — it’s time for four days of epic methods, networking, and maybe even a free tote bag or two. Let the epidemiology extravaganza begin! 🧠📈☕ 2112
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 09/06/2025🎉 #SER2025 kicks off tomorrow! Whether you’re joining us in person in Boston, MA 🇺🇸 or tuning in virtually via social media from around the world 🌍, we’re excited to share a dynamic scientific program featuring the latest in epidemiologic research and methods. See you soon! 🔬📊 0103
American Journal of Epidemiology @amjepi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Call for papers! We are now accepting submissions for a special collection on Latino Health. See the links below to read the full call for papers. English version: academic.oup.com/aje/pages/cf... Spanish version: academic.oup.com/aje/pages/cf...academic.oup.comCall for Papers: Special Collection on Latino HealthHaga clic aquí para traducir esta página al Español. Guest Editors: Marcia Pescador Jiménez and Eduardo Villamor About the Special Collection Key Details Abou 042