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THIS MONTH IN INJURY SCIENCE @ PENN
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The latest Science, Communications, Opportunities, & Outputs from the Penn Injury Science Center
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Outreach Core announces two-part film series on opioid awareness & overdose prevention
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Training & Education Core launches "Brown Bag" meetings for PhD students
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In order to build community and advance the scholarship of PhD students at Penn interested in injury science, the Penn Injury Science Center's Training & Education Core has introduced a monthly meeting. These sessions are co-led by Training & Education Core Co-Directors John Holmes and Sara Jacoby, with additional PISC Faculty with expertise in the trainees’ areas of interest to provide feedback on conference abstracts, grant proposals, manuscripts, and more.
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Students can present their works-in-progress and review their peers’ submissions, to receive valuable feedback on their work while also building their skills related to reviews and critiques.
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Are you (or someone you know) interested in trainee / early career opportunities?
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Penn Injury Science Center welcomes Dr. DeMarcus Jenkins as PSOM Deans' Distinguished Visiting Professor
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The Deans’ Distinguished Visiting Professorship program recognizes and engages rising stars on the Penn faculty based in schools outside of PSOM. Building on the wealth of local expertise, our program highlights important research contributions with an eye toward fostering relationships between faculty.
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Core Research Project findings featured in Penn Today
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A recent publication from a Core Research Project demonstrates that both adverse childhood experiences and perceived neighborhood disorder significantly impact the mental health of Black men in Philadelphia following serious traumatic injuries. “This research underscores the profound and lasting impact of social determinants of health on individual well-being,” Terry Richmond says.
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March 18th, 12:00pm Eastern | Virtual
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Early research suggests that screening tools and interventions used in healthcare settings could help prevent future violence and suicide among people at risk. During this webinar, researchers from the University of Michigan and the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute will discuss new findings that explore the role of a hospital-based screening tool called SaFETy predicting future firearm violence risk, and a decision-aid tool called Lock to Live that helps people at risk of suicide make informed decisions about securely storing firearms. Click here to register.
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March 18th, 2:30-4:00pm Eastern | Virtual
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Penn Injury Science Center event
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The Incubator at the Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is open to the PISC community and its partners in order to provide a venue for discussion and collaboration. Presenters have found sessions helpful in discussing new ideas, participating in dialogue on emerging research concepts; refining their research proposal, questions or manuscripts; and receiving input about analytic approaches or interpretation of findings. Injury Science Incubators invite local and national scientists to present their research and programs, leading to new collaborations and directions for future investigation. The Incubator takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 2:30-4:00pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Need the invite? Contact andrew.belfiglio@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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March 31st, 1:00-2:30pm Eastern | Virtual
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Injury Control Research Center event
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Injury Science & Prevention Seminar
The Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention invites you to attend "Florida’s Red Flag Gun Law and Firearm and Non-firearm Homicide and Suicide Mortality Rates," a hybrid webinar with Dr. Kara Rudolph, Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University.
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Save this Zoom link to your calendar: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/98591615758?pwd=jFFTbjkXwDv14mMzfLBVeui1OEGMtG.1
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April 7th-9th, 2025 | New York, NY
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Registration for the SAVIR 2025 Conference is now open, promising an exciting lineup of sessions, networking, and special events in vibrant New York City! Highlights include an inspiring Opening Keynote by Jessie Singer and a thought-provoking Closing Panel led by Cori Peek-Asa. Attendees can also look forward to a networking reception, an interactive consensus session, a new lightning plenary, and a variety of social events. With a record-breaking 330 abstracts submitted, this year’s conference is packed with diverse presentations and discussions. Don’t miss out on exploring NYC while engaging with cutting-edge research and ideas!
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April 28th, 1:00-2:30pm Eastern | Virtual
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Injury Control Research Center event
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Injury Science & Prevention Seminar
The Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention invites you to attend "Safety, Science & Misinformation," a hybrid webinar with Dr. Judy Schaechter, health consultant and Professor Emerita at the University of Miami.
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Save this Zoom link to your calendar: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/99199722690?pwd=mgbPbKlmYRMHbfDk5JbpaYVETt9wAr.1
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Carmen Alvarez is the guest editor of this Special Issue of Brain Sciences, which delves into the intricate relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their profound impact on emotional, mental, and brain health. To illuminate the full spectrum of ACEs’ impact, the journal welcomes submissions that explore the effects of various stressors, including maternal stress (e.g., leading to dendritic shrinkage), physical stress (e.g., prenatal alcohol exposure, institutional neglect), and the complex interplay of socioeconomic and environmental factors (geographic disparities, access to early intervention).
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A new scoping review co-authored by Joel Fein examines emergency department (ED)-based interventions for youth with assault-related injuries. The study found that most interventions—such as case management, psychosocial support, and mentorship—were resource-intensive and often extended beyond the ED in collaboration with community organizations. While many interventions showed positive outcomes, limitations included small sample sizes, attrition, and short follow-up periods. The authors call for more research on community-informed, scalable ED interventions and a broader focus on patient-centered and strengths-based outcomes.
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A recent study led by Kit Delgado and Anish Agarwal explores whether providing opioid disposal kits at discharge improves safe medication disposal. The study found that patients given a kit were 10.6% more likely to dispose of unused opioids, suggesting a simple, low-cost intervention can reduce excess opioids in the community. While questions remain about scalability, researchers emphasize the potential for hospitals and insurers to integrate disposal kits into standard post-surgical care to enhance opioid safety.
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A new study led by Jeffrey Ebert, with coauthors Kit Delgado and Kate McDonald, tested scalable behavioral interventions to increase seat belt use and reduce distracted driving. The national randomized trial found that a shared incentive—where participants earned an equal share of a prize for consistent seat belt use—led to the highest buckling rate (91.3%) compared to other intervention groups. While handheld phone use did not change significantly, findings suggest that a shared incentive could be an effective strategy to improve traffic safety and reduce crash-related injuries.
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A WHYY article highlights the growing intersection of youth mental health challenges and firearm access, citing a rise in gun suicides among Gen Z. Desmond Patton, Director of SAFELab at Penn, notes that young people are increasingly open about mental health, particularly on social media. While digital platforms provide a space for vulnerability, Patton warns that misinformation can spread easily, underscoring the need for accurate mental health resources.
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Support from PISC Outreach Core
The Penn Injury Science Center’s Outreach Core puts research into action through community-academic partnerships, translation, and dissemination.
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- Communications and dissemination support
- Partnership matchmaking
- Advisement from the Community Action Board
- Technical assistance
- Stakeholder convening
- and more...
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Support from PISC Training & Education Core
The Penn Injury Science Center’s Training & Education core is building the field through training and supporting injury scientists; coursework, training materials, & mentorship; and connection & capacity building.
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- Mentee-mentor matchmaking and programming, mentorship, and mentor training
- A professional and intellectual community for trainees and early career investigators/faculty
- Tailored programming for all levels of trainees
- Course and certificate support
- Trainings, workshops, scholarly forums & educational material support
- and more...
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Co-sponsored by Graduate and Professional Student Assembly and the Undergraduate Assembly, the photo booth is open during regular Career Services business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located in the Career Services office, the first come, first serve photo booth — called the Iris Booth — can be used by Penn undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, alumni, faculty, and staff for high-quality headshots.
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With our commitment to develop future generations of injury scientists across disciplines, the Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) provides statistics support for projects that are focused on the core mission of PISC and for which extramural resources are not currently available. Postdocs, clinical fellows, and early stage faculty that are affiliated with PISC are eligible for this benefit. This program offers statistical consultation through the BECCA Lab (Biostatistics, Evaluation, Collaboration, Consultation, and Analysis) at Penn Nursing. This could be a one-time consultation for a specific question or a series of meetings to support a project. See document linked above for more information.
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Have you received funding support or infrastructure support from the Penn Injury Science Center? If yes, the CDC funding needs to be acknowledged! Refer to this guide to know when and how you should cite the PISC R49 Center grant (R49CE003083 for 2019-2024 cycle and R49CE003566 for 2024-2029 cycle).
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Columbia University's Department of Epidemiology has a summer institute every June called episummer@columbia that enables anyone anywhere in the world to engage in the world-class coursework and high-quality instruction offered at Columbia University. It provides opportunities to gain foundational knowledge and applied skills for advancing population health research. episummer@columbia’s intensive short courses are offered in synchronous or asynchronous online learning formats. Registrants for episummer@columbia courses need access to high-speed internet.
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UM Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Postdoc Research Fellowships
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T32 Firearm Safety Among Children and Teens (FACTS): Multidisciplinary Research Training Program: This T32 grant addresses the critical need to build a continuous pipeline of research scientists focused on addressing the leading cause of pediatric mortality by establishing the nation’s first post-doctoral program providing research training on the prevention of firearm injuries among children and teens. The overarching goal of this program is to build a diverse cadre of research scholars with two-year multidisciplinary training in the science of pediatric firearm injury prevention that will allow them to develop academic careers as independent research scientists making significant contributions to our understanding of this public health disease, as well as to developing and rigorously testing evidence-based prevention strategies. Learn more about the program. Applications for postdoctoral fellowship positions beginning in 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Arizona State University
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The Center for the Study of Guns in Society (CSGS), housed in the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) at Arizona State University (ASU), invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor. This full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position will begin in August 2025. We will consider any candidate eligible for appointment as a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in August 2025 (e.g., current ABDs, recently completed Ph.D., postdoctoral scholars, current assistant or associate professors).
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Penn IUR Fellows in Urban Leadership Program
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The Penn IUR Fellows in Urban Leadership Program (FUL) connects undergraduates interested in urban issues with high-level government, business, and civil leaders to inspire them to become tomorrow’s urban leaders. Each month, Fellows talk with leaders about the rewards and challenges of creating more resilient, equitable, and sustainable cities. Small intimate meetings allow local and regional leaders to share insights and advice as well as talk frankly about their work. Learn more and apply.
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Summer Programs at Penn for High School Students
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Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs welcomes bright and ambitious high school students from around the world to experience the Ivy League. Whether you’re ready for an immersive pre-collegiate experience, looking for advanced studies in a field that fascinates you, or planning to get a head start on college admissions by earning academic credit, we have a program for you.
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At Penn, you can explore exciting topics in college-level courses taught by University faculty, staff, and scholars, and seek academic support or further study through Penn’s remarkable libraries and campus learning centers. Explore our offerings—with options in the summer and academic year, specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit—and choose the right path for you. Learn more.
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Occupational Safety & Injury Grants
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PAR-18-812 - Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)
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PAR-18-798 - NIOSH Exploratory/Developmental Grant Program (R21)
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Closing Date for Applications: Nov 21, 2025
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Implementing Highway Traffic Safety
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The NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety offers, on an annual basis, federal grant funding to agencies that wish to undertake programs designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities on the roads of New Jersey. Municipal, county, state government and law enforcement agencies, as well as non-profit organizations, are encouraged to apply for NJDHTS grant funding to address specific, local traffic safety issues. Learn more about applications due April 30.
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Philadelphia Foundation Grants
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The Philadelphia Foundation offers several grant funding streams so that nonprofits can identify and apply for a source of funding that makes the most sense for their organization.
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The funding streams include:
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- Direct Service - Unrestricted grants for well-run, direct-service nonprofits that connect those they serve to multiple resources. Open to nonprofits with budgets under $10 million.
- Impact - Program grants available to nonprofits demonstrating programmatic impact and leadership in the community. Emphasis on demonstrable success that can be replicated by direct service.
- Advocacy - Unrestricted grants for advocacy organizations advancing critical issues to bring about systemic changes. Emphasis on human services, education funding, legal services, immigrant/refugee services.
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Data Dashboard for Firearm Injuries
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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides the Injury Prevention Dashboard to make public health data available and useful to a variety of stakeholders. The dashboard allows users to view, filter, and interact with relevant data, and demonstrates the significant decreases in shooting victims in Philadelphia over the past three years.
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"Science isn't finished until it's communicated"
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About Us
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The Penn Injury Science Center is funded by a grant from the CDC and brings together university, community, and government partners around injury and violence intervention programs with the greatest potential for impact. We promote and perform the highest quality research, training and translation of scientific discoveries into practice and policy in order to reduce injuries, violence, and their impact to our region, the US, and locations around the world.
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