July 29, 2020

Grief and Prejudice – How Asian Americans Are Coping During the Pandemic

A Jefferson faculty member shares her family’s experience of grieving the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, while facing racial prejudice and stigma.

June 30, 2020

Dealing With Grief in the Age of COVID-19

Facing an inconceivable loss of human life, a mounting economic toll, and a “new normal”, we look for answers on how to cope with grief in various forms.

June 18, 2020

A History of Injustice – Coping with Racial Trauma

In the wake of police violence against Black people, a Jefferson mental health expert shares her own experiences of dealing with the emotional impact of racial trauma, and offers tips for coping with the anger, grief, and pain.

June 4, 2020

How Is Structural Racism Reinforced Through Food?

We sit down with a Jefferson professor to discuss her research on the ways marginalized communities resist oppression, and the impact COVID-19 has had on racial inequities.

May 20, 2020

How Can Antitrust Laws Promote Human Welfare?

Jefferson global antitrust researcher discusses his research on improving socio-economic conditions in developing and transition countries, and how antitrust laws have changed during the pandemic.

May 11, 2020

CPR For Mental Health

Jefferson commits to unique mental health training - Mental Health First Aid - to build a community of safety, support and empathy – particularly important in a period of pandemic and isolation

May 7, 2020

Jefferson Researchers Take On the Coronavirus

From harnessing the power of the immune system to understanding the role of gut microbiota in combating COVID-19, Jefferson scientists are doing their part to find a way out of the pandemic

April 13, 2020

Another Type of Small RNA Found To Depend on Personal Attributes

Jefferson researchers discover that the abundances of a class of short RNAs differ by a person’s gender and population of origin

April 8, 2020

Doing Research in the Time of COVID-19

Jefferson researchers maintain lab cohesion and fuel scientific inquiry with the help of Zoom Rooms, collaborative peer groups, and creative use of open access databases

April 6, 2020

Spread the Science, Not the Virus

Public health researchers at Jefferson recommend ways to avoid misinformation during the COVID19 pandemic, like seeking out trusted sources, local updates, and cross-checked information

March 24, 2020

Taking Care of Your Mental Well-Being During a Pandemic

Tips and strategies from a mental health expert on coping with stress, keeping up routines, and staying connected while in isolation