New Advances in Clinical Epidemiological Research Methods
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Research Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: research methodology; reproductive health; clinical epidemiological research methods
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Clinical epidemiology stands at the intersection of methodological rigor and practical application in patient-centered research. Recent years have brought about remarkable developments in study designs, analytical approaches, and data integration techniques, including real-world data, artificial intelligence, and causal inference frameworks. These innovations are transforming how we investigate disease etiology, assess interventions, and inform clinical decision-making.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge methodological advances that enhance the validity, transparency, and relevance of clinical epidemiological research. We welcome submissions focusing on the following areas:
- Novel study designs in observational and interventional research;
- Real-world data in epidemiological research;
- Advanced statistical and computational methods;
- Approaches to bias control and confounding adjustment;
- Integration of multi-source data (e.g., electronic health records, registries, and omics);
- Applications of machine learning in clinical research;
- Reproducibility and reporting standards;
- Ethical and regulatory challenges in modern epidemiological practice.
By showcasing methodological innovation across diverse clinical areas, we hope to stimulate interdisciplinary dialogue and promote best practices in clinical epidemiology.
We look forward to your contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Dorota Sys
Dr. Anna Scholz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- clinical epidemiology
- research methodology
- observational studies
- causal inference
- real-world data
- machine learning
- bias control
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