News & Events

A Receptor Discovered for Progranulin
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center discovered a cell-surface receptor highly expressed by cancerous and brain cells that directly and tightly binds progranulin. Importantly, the researchers also showed that this binding activates a cellular program that makes cancer cells more aggressive.
11/30/16

14th Annual Jefferson Gala to Honor SAP CEO Bill McDermott & Renowned Surgeon Dr. Edmund Pribitkin
The 14th Annual Jefferson Gala will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 6 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. This year’s Gala will honor Bill McDermott and Edmund Pribitkin, M.D., MBA, FACS.
11/29/16

Targeting Breast Cancer Metabolism to Fight the Disease
New research from Thomas Jefferson University shows that breast cancer cells rely on a different process for turning fuel into energy than normal cells. The results were recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
11/23/16

Philadelphia Eagles, Jefferson, and Rothman Institute Announce Partnership Renewal
The eight-year extension will run through the 2023 season
11/17/16

Psychedelic Drugs Trigger More Intense Mystical Experiences than Meditation or Prayer
Research could shed light on underlying biological mechanisms of mystical experiences and how these experiences influence well-being.
11/03/16

Temple University and The Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp at Thomas Jefferson University Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration and Cannabinoid Conference
Temple University, a national leader in substance abuse research, announced today a groundbreaking collaboration with The Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp at Thomas Jefferson University, the nation’s first comprehensive resource for expert-developed, unbiased information about the medical uses of marijuana and cannabinoid focused-therapies to be housed within a major US health sciences university.
10/20/16

Reducing Risk of Lung Distress in Preterm Babies
Steroids for women at risk of preterm birth improve lung development and reduces risk of severe respiratory distress in babies.
10/17/16

Community Outreach May Reduce the Risk of Liver Cancer
Trained community partners ensure follow-through on vaccination against hepatitis B virus (HBV)
10/11/16

TJU Department of Radiation Oncology achieves four-year accreditation for radiation oncology services from ASTRO’s Accreditation Program for Excellence
10/01/16

In the Eye of the Beholder: First-of-its-Kind Tool Measures Caregiver’s Perception of Capabilities of Person with Dementia
Until now, occupational therapists did not have a validated instrument to gain understanding of a caregiver's perceptions of the person with dementia's abilities.
09/29/16