Uric Acid Reduces
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms in Mouse Model, Jefferson Researchers
Find
Scientists at the Biotechnology Foundation
Laboratories at Jefferson Medical College have shown that uric
acid, a common metabolic product, may lessen symptoms of a mouse
disease that is considered as a model for multiple sclerosis in
humans.
Jefferson Scientists' Results
Raise Hopes for Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
Jefferson Medical College researchers have created what
they believe may prove to be an effective ovarian cancer vaccine
made from a patient's own cancer cells.
Rothman Institute Moves to 925
Chestnut Street
The Rothman Institute at Jefferson moved into new and
expanded facilities on the Jefferson campus, at 925 Chestnut St.,
Monday, March 2. The new site is in the former PMA Building at
10th and Chestnut Streets, former home of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Philadelphia and, more recently, the Pennsylvania
Manufacturers Association (PMA).
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Robert Neroni Photography - Twenty students from third through eighth grades at Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School, at 10th and Vine streets, entertained Jefferson physicians, staff and visitors in the Hospital's Atrium by performing traditional and modern Chinese dances in honor of Chinese New Year. Jefferson welcomed their visit as part of its Chinese Community Partnership for Health. Through this initiative, Jefferson also offers childbirth classes for pregnant Chinese women given by a Chinese patient educator who teaches each class in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Here, the students perform the celebratory lion dance as CBS Channel 3 cameraman tapes their performance for the evening news. |
Jefferson's 3-Year Romania Program a Success
Jefferson Community Violence
Prevention Partnership Receives William Penn Foundation Grant
Jefferson Hospital's chaplaincy program has been awarded
a $244,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation to help counter
violence in Southeast Philadelphia neighborhoods as part of the
Jefferson Community Violence Prevention Partnership.
Advancements in Breast Cancer
Treatment Sentinel Node Biopsy
Recently, Gordon Schwartz, MD, Professor of Surgery,
Jefferson Medical College, started using a new procedure called
sentinel node biopsy on all his patients undergoing breast
conservation surgery.
Tired of Off-Campus Lunches? Check Out the Jefferson Faculty Club
Integration Update -- duPont Hospital for Children Begins Partnership with Bryn Mawr Hospital
People Notes:
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Robert Neroni Photography - Teresa De Luca, MD, Chief Resident, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, had the opportunity to shake hands with Rosalynn Carter, left, at a recent National Mental Health Association (NMHA) tribute honoring the former First Lady. Elizabeth A. Smith, MBA, far right, Administrator, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, also attended the event, which recognized Mrs. Carter for her efforts to advance the understanding and treatment of mental illness. |
In Memoriam: ALAN K. "SCOTTY" CAMPBELL, PhD
Research
SPRING CONCERT FRIDAY,
APRIL 17
The Thomas Jefferson University Choir and Orchestra presents its
annual free spring concert on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. at
Fisrt Baptist Church, 17th and Samson streets, in Philadelphia.
The program will feature Part II of G.F. Handel's
"Messiah". For information, call 215-545-3322.
TUNE TO HEALTHWISE ON WPEN
950 AM
Hear Jefferson Health System (JHS) physicians discuss the latest
health topics on HealthWise, WPEN's weekly health information
radio show hosted by Martin Weisberg, MD, Clinical Associate
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JMC. The show, sponsored
by JHS, airs Sunday mornings, at 8:30 a.m. For upcoming topics
and speakers, call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
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