April 17, 2024

“Beyond the Bench” – Striving to Improve Representation in Science

A graduate student who didn’t see herself in science now looks for opportunities to increase awareness among students about what a scientist is and does.

April 15, 2024

Jefferson Investigates: Scar Tissue, Asthma Control, and Adherence to Diabetes Medication

Exploring a new technique to break down scar tissue, a text-message intervention in young asthma patients and how conversations may improve diabetes treatment in African American patients.

March 29, 2024

Finding Calm in Ocean Waves and Galaxies

Researchers explore whether an immersive environment of calming imagery and sound can reduce stress.

March 13, 2024

Jefferson Investigates: COVID and Platelets, Training for Inclusive Care and Benefits of Safe, Green Spaces

Exploring how COVID can alter the genetic composition of platelets, a training program to improve care for sexual and gender minorities and how safety can influence the health benefits of parks.

March 1, 2024

Mechanical Engineering Capstones Address Real-World Problems

Student projects work to improve crosswalk safety and explore sustainable filtration systems for microplastics and lead.

February 27, 2024

Scenes From the Research as Art Celebration

The Jefferson community comes together to experience the work of researchers through stunning visuals.

February 19, 2024

What Can Sports Reveal About America?

Dr. Kevin Thompson shares the lessons he’s learned by studying the connection between sports, politics and culture in American society.

January 23, 2024

Jefferson Investigates: Fentanyl Test Strips, Liver Transplantation, Trauma and Maternal Mortality

New research on using harm reduction tools in emergency rooms; reassessing liver donors who were on life support; and investigating the impact of trauma in Black maternal mortality.

January 16, 2024

How Do We Improve Awareness About Menstruation and Period Poverty?

Conversations around menstrual health may combat stigma and improve equal access to period products.

January 9, 2024

With NASA Internship, Nutrition Student Helps to Fuel Astronauts

The experience allowed Gabrielle Zimmerman to better understand the role of food and nutrition in a space mission’s success.

December 11, 2023

The Science Behind Forensic Drug Analysis

Forensic toxicologists work across the medical and criminal legal systems to understand the rapidly-changing landscape of drugs in the U.S.