Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Space Mission

Thomas Jefferson University projects to be conducted as part of first private mission to International Space Station

Virtual diabetes prevention programs available during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes prevention programs

Jefferson Health opening COVID-19 testing center at Philadelphia International Airport

PHL COVID-19 testing

Jefferson sleep study on flies suggests vibration could be an aid for humans

Sleep Flies Jefferson

Pennsylvania hospitals may postpone elective surgeries to meet surging COVID-19 admissions

PA hospitals COVID-19

Jefferson University cutting 500 jobs as COVID-19 pandemic sacks revenue

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Jefferson Health unveils plans for major Center City medical building

Jefferson Health Specialty Care Pavilion

Jefferson, Temple universities partner to reduce strokes in North Philly

Philly Stroke Prevention

Why are female runners at greater risk for stress fractures? The answer may be multifold

$Stress fractures female runners$

Jefferson partners with Indian biotech firm on dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine

Jefferson Vaccine Bharat

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

Statins Side Effects

Jefferson students meeting demand for critical COVID-19 testing component

COVID-19 Jefferson VTM

Jefferson scientists tout dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine to meet 'unprecedented' scale of pandemic

COVID-19 Rabies Vaccine

Volunteering in impoverished areas does not build caregiver empathy, Jefferson study finds

Past experience with poverty is not enough to build caregiver empathy

Philly professor's viral graphic highlights why we need to 'flatten the curve' of coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus Spread Preventative Measures

Coronavirus and colleges: Penn, Temple, West Chester U. switch to online classes for rest of spring semester

Philly Coronavirus Universities

Insulin costs far less on Craigslist – but it's a risky purchase for diabetics, health experts say

Jefferson, Welltower partnership aims to improve senior care

Jefferson Welltower

Architectural Digest ranks Drexel, Thomas Jefferson interior design programs among best in U.S.

Drexel Thomas Jefferson Interior Design

Have a heart-healthy holiday season

Heart-healthy holidays

Jefferson, Temple sign definitive agreement for sale of Fox Chase Cancer Center

Jeff Temple Fox Chase

When tragedy strikes: Preventing sudden cardiac death in student-athletes

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Youth Sports

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: dispelling the safety myth of e-cigarettes, vaping

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Jefferson University agrees to buy Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Jefferson exec's health care vision shaped by unique obstetrics career, wife's cancer battle

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Platelets: The chameleons of cancer biology

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Jefferson researchers develop novel vaccine for colorectal cancer

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Penn's Perelman School of Medicine receives another top 10 ranking

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Cosmetic surgery varies by region – but does Philly have a 'look'?

Carroll - Plastic Surgery

Is hot coffee or cold brew healthier? A local study spills the truth

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Local schools place highly in U.S. News & World Report ranking of best global universities

Carroll - University of Pennsylvania

More college students seeking out counseling – but suicide still a huge problem

Carroll University of Pennsylvania Students

Jefferson Health CEO named among most influential in health care after Trump

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Alternative Medicine

Jefferson University launches nation's first medical marijuana certificate programs

Medical Marijuana photo

Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Higher Education

Thomas Jefferson University establishes global center in Israel

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Jefferson CEO ranks as one of Fast Company's 'most creative people' in business

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Medical Research

Jefferson researchers find promise for improving stem cell therapy after heart attack

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Jefferson Health, Magee Rehabilitation to combine organizations

Jefferson Hospital

Jefferson receives $2.8 million grant for lung cancer screenings

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Aramark building to get a new name, tenant

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Pharmaceuticals

Jefferson clinical trial shows promise for new migraine therapy

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Jefferson, Monell Center announce merger plans to advance sensory research

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