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 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

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.

April 14, 2020

The Chemistry of Cold-Brew Coffee

Jefferson researchers examine the science behind the popular pick-me-up.

April 14, 2020

Inside the Race to Provide Frontline Healthcare Workers With COVID-19 Testing Kits

At Jefferson, behind-the-scenes students and faculty come to the forefront with an in-house effort to generate important components for 10,000 much-needed testing kits for collecting specimens.

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

April 1, 2020

JeffMask, JeffVent Missions Seek to Help Fill Potential PPE and Ventilator Gaps

University textiles and design experts jump into action to help protect peers on medical side.