January 14, 2021

A Call for Action Against Racism in Medicine

Worn from carrying the burden of fighting against racial injustice, a group of physicians pen a letter titled “Dear White People” asking colleagues and students in medicine to take up the cause of anti-racism.

January 13, 2021

How Can We Better Measure Outcomes for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury?

Developing ways for rehabilitation providers to track and evaluate patients’ gain in function.

December 16, 2020

Top Jefferson Moments of 2020

The Nexus looks back at a year like none other.

December 15, 2020

Jefferson’s Health Design Lab Teams Up With UArts to Study ER Burnout

Amid COVID the pandemic, more than 70 percent of emergency physicians say they’ve experienced the sort of fatigue which can lead to exhaustion and stress.

December 14, 2020

How to Keep Strong While Recovering from COVID-19 at Home

COVID-19 patients can lose muscle mass quickly while staying in bed. Experts demonstrate safe and effective ways to keep muscles and joints flexible and strong throughout recovery.

December 14, 2020

Our Year in Mental Health

In this collection of stories, The Nexus reflects on how the Jefferson community has come together to cope with the public health crises that upended 2020.

December 10, 2020

Is “Both-Sides” Journalism Truly Unbiased?

Traditional journalism leaves many stories untold, or incomplete. Researchers investigate alternative models of journalism that aim for inclusivity and combat a legacy of racism in the media.

December 7, 2020

Shedding Light on the Experiences Transgender and Non-Binary Patients Face in the Doctor’s Office

Amplifying Voices: A collaborative research team works with the transgender community to gather perspectives on barriers to care, unique health needs, and discrimination.

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.

November 30, 2020

How Can Researchers Engage with Marginalized Communities to Better Understand Health Disparities?

Creating practices for researchers to include the voices of the communities they work with.

November 23, 2020

When the COVID-19 Pandemic Hit, JIB Stepped Into the Spotlight

The Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing is uniquely qualified to train students and industry professionals at the time it is needed most.