Recent Research

01.20.21

Researcher and student team up to explore a strategy that uses storytelling to creatively and effectively communicate about health issues. 

Photo of a young woman drinking her first cup of coffee early in the morning, enjoying her space and her freedom covered up in a blanket
01.20.21

Endometriosis pain doesn't stop when you can't see a doctor. We spoke with a researcher on endo home remedies that work.

Illustration of a damaged ribonucleic acid or dna strand
01.15.21

Researchers find that CRY-1, a regulator of circadian rhythms, promotes tumor progression by altering DNA repair.

01.14.21

Developing ways for rehab providers to track and evaluate patients’ functionality 

White Coats for Black Lives in Lubert Plaza
01.13.21

Worn from carrying the burden of fighting against racial injustice, a group of physicians pen a letter titled “Dear White People” asking colleagues in medicine to take up the cause of anti-racism. 

micro bubbles
12.15.20

Bursting gas-filled microbubbles using ultrasound waves sensitizes tumors to targeted radiation, reducing tumor growth and improving overall survival after treatment. 

man has symptoms of the virus, lies in bed
12.14.20

COVID-19 patients can lose muscle mass quickly while staying in bed. Experts demonstrate safe and effective ways to keep muscles and joints flexible and strong throughout recovery.  

12.10.20

Jefferson researchers find that the genetic underpinnings of a skin disorder at birth indicate future heart problems.

A-Digit
12.07.20

Amplifying Voices: A collaborative research team works with the transgender community to gather perspectives on barriers to care, unique health needs, and discrimination. 

12.01.20

Creating practices for researchers to include the voices of the communities they work with.  

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