August 7, 2024
Period Poverty in Philadelphia and What We’re Doing About It
Understanding the influence of menstruation on women in Philadelphia to remove the negative stigma surrounding menstrual health and wellness.
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July 17, 2024Jefferson Investigates: Aging and Chronic Conditions; A New Target for Parkinson’s Disease; Butterfly DiseaseExploring multimorbidity among aging adults in India; targeting a gut protein to prevent neurodegeneration; repurposing existing therapies for butterfly disease -
May 23, 2024Photos and Recap: Class of 2024 Honored at CommencementThe 2,600-plus graduates will lead with ‘courage, creativity and commitment.’ -
May 1, 2024Celebrating the Class of 2024With bright futures, graduating students reflect on their time at Jefferson. -
March 13, 2024Jefferson Investigates: COVID and Platelets, Training for Inclusive Care and Benefits of Safe, Green SpacesExploring 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. -
February 23, 2024Podcast: 10 ‘Famous Firsts’ From Jefferson’s HistoryAs the University celebrates its bicentennial this year, we reflect on aspects of its past that set it apart from the crowd. -
January 23, 2024Jefferson Investigates: Fentanyl Test Strips, Liver Transplantation, Trauma and Maternal MortalityNew 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, 2024How Do We Improve Awareness About Menstruation and Period Poverty?Conversations around menstrual health may combat stigma and improve equal access to period products. -
December 5, 202323 Memorable Jefferson Moments for 2023The Nexus looks back at some of the biggest stories from the past year. -
November 30, 2023Jefferson Investigates: ChatGPT in Sleep Apnea, Distress in Cancer Care and Hunger for Moms in Opioid TreatmentAfrican American men are more affected by cancer, ChatGPT may help patients understand sleep apnea, and looking at the basic needs of mothers in treatment for opioids use. -
October 18, 2023Jefferson Investigates: Mitochondrial DNA, Transgender Care, Menstrual EquityNew research explores how mitochondrial genetic material is inherited; improving culturally competent care for transgender patients; and the lack of menstrual supplies in prison.