December 1, 2020

Rock-a-bye Fly: Why Vibrations Lead to Sleepiness

Researchers discover that gentle vibration can induce sleep in flies through a simple form of learning.

September 23, 2020

COVID-19 Creates Problems, Research Supplies Solutions

Applied research, a discipline which uses inquiry-aided design, has helped Jefferson faculty and students come up with solutions to surprising issues created by the pandemic.

August 24, 2020

Black in Neuro – A Week of Community Building in the Neurosciences

Connecting with peers and new colleagues across the nation and abroad through virtual sessions and via social media.

August 10, 2020

Learning from Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Understanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder.

July 22, 2020

Learning Empathy as a Caregiver Takes More Than Experience

Research among nursing students shows that past experience living in poverty or volunteering in impoverished communities, does not sufficiently build empathy towards patients who experience poverty.

June 23, 2020

Art in Times of Crisis

What lessons can we learn from art therapists in times of high uncertainty and stress.

June 11, 2020

The Pittsburgh Story: Racism in the Media and its Impacts on the Public

When deficit-focused reporting fails to tell the full stories of communities of color, newsroom ethics are eroded.

June 3, 2020

George Floyd was a Mother’s Son, Our Son

Two mothers share their perspectives on privilege, racism and fear.

May 4, 2020

Loneliness in Times of Isolation

Social isolation can change our brain and our lives. What are signs loneliness is affecting us, and how do we combat it?

April 28, 2020

Pictures of Social Isolation

A new research project investigates how Jefferson students experience the stay-at-home-order and social isolation during COVID-19 via photography.

March 25, 2020

The Biology of Coronavirus Preventative Measures

Why do we take preventative measures during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic?