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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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Community Outreach Incubator is helping community partner enhance their program
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Community Action Board Co-Chair Marcella Nyachogo presented at the fall 2023 Community Outreach Incubator, which is a special edition of the monthly Incubator sessions specifically designed to engage academics and community-based organizations in the design, testing, and implementation of interventions to prevent injuries and violence. The approach follows the Outreach Core's goal of putting research into action.
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The idea presented at the Incubator was to allow the Survivors Network to evolve and become member-led, which raised questions of how to structure the group, what activities to engage in, and more. The Outreach Core worked with Marcella and Lutheran Settlement House to secure a Penn Medicine CAREs grant to support the preliminary work to answer those questions.
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Using the Penn Medicine CAREs grant to support focus group participation, Senior Scholar Millan AbiNader and a team of students at the School of Social Policy & Practice have collaborated with staff and Survivor Network members at Lutheran Settlement House to collect and analyze qualitative data to inform the next steps for the Network in achieving their collective goals.
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These results will inform the development of a new model for the Survivors Network that is responsive to the members' input and supported by a grant from the Outreach Core as part of the Community Outreach Incubator initiative. Stay tuned for updates!
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Distinguished lecture and visiting professor
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The Training & Education Core is building the field by supporting injury scientists, bringing together experts and learners across sectors and disciplines to increase knowledge and application of injury science. With the distinguished lecture as the centerpiece of a full-day itinerary around the Penn Injury Science Center and Perelman School of Medicine, we were thrilled to learn from Dr. Jenkins' work and create connections and opportunities across the University.
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Film screenings sparking conversation around opioid awareness and action
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The collaboration between the Penn Injury Science Center, Graduate School of Education, and Penn Medicine Center for Health Justice, began with a screening of The Art of Survival on April 16, 2025. The screening was followed by a panel discussion of filmmakers and local harm reduction experts, moderated by Center Co-Director and Outreach Core Co-Director Zack Meisel.
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Community-based organizations invited to apply for Safe Path program contracts
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Safe Path is a program led by the School District of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Penn Injury Science Center, to put a trusted adult presence ("Monitors") on the walking paths to-and-from school, to promote safety and well-being for youth. Community-based organizations are invited to contract with the School District of Philadelphia to serve the role of coordinating and overseeing Safe Path Monitors.
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Interested community-based organizations can review the Request for Proposals to learn more and apply by 11:00am EST, April 29, 2025.
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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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April 30th, 5:30-7:30pm Eastern | Philadelphia, PA
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Penn Injury Science Center event
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Join us on April 30th, 2025 @ 5:30pm for Part 2 of the two-part documentary screening series, hosted by the Penn Graduate School of Education, Penn Injury Science Center, and Penn Medicine Center for Health Justice. Documentary screenings are followed by panel discussions, Q&A, and other interactive exhibits and opportunities.
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Silence on the Streets (April 30, 2025)
A National Call for Change: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
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Understand the national opioid crisis, prevention, and systemic challenges, and how local action fits into and contributes to larger national strategies. Part 2 of the documentary series presents Silence on the Streets by Vintage Soul Productions. In this session, we shed light on the unique challenges faced by individuals and their paths to recovery.
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May 20th, 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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September 10-12, 2025 | Pocono Manor, PA
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Pennsylvania’s Pathways for Victim Services Conference provides an opportunity for victim service providers and allied professionals to join for national keynote speakers, informative workshops, networking opportunities and the presentation of the Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Awards.
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A qualitative study led by Hillary Kapa and Rachel Myers published preprint on Research Square evaluates Beyond the Bars, a community-based music program aimed at reducing youth violence. The program’s participatory approach has shown promising impacts on participants’ safety, mental health, and community engagement.
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An article in the American Journal of Medical Quality explores how clinicians perceive opioid prescribing feedback reports. The study, led by Jeff Ebert and co-authored by Evan Spencer, Kit Delgado, and Anish Agarwal, examines how these tools influence prescribing habits and attitudes toward opioid stewardship in clinical practice.
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A randomized field trial tested whether smartphone-based feedback with personalized goals can promote safer driving behavior compared to standard insurance messaging. The study, led by Jeff Ebert with co-authors Kate McDonald and Kit Delgado,contributes to growing research on behavioral nudges in transportation safety.
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A new collection from The Conversation highlights recent research on Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, covering progress in reducing deaths, emerging street drugs, and shifts in treatment practices. Among the featured experts is Rachel McFadden, who discusses the treatment of the serious wounds associated with use of street opioid supplies containing xylazine.
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A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 37% of U.S. adults living in households with guns do not store all of them in a locked location. The study highlights ongoing concerns about firearm safety, particularly given that gun injuries remain the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 24. Read the full report.
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A new WHYY report highlights persistent gaps in access to opioid addiction medications in Philadelphia. Addiction medicine specialist Maggie Lowenstein led a study where researchers posed as case managers to assess treatment programs, finding that while appointment availability has improved, barriers to immediate access for lifesaving medication like buprenorphine remain. Lowenstein stresses that delays in care put lives at risk and calls for programs to align with the latest evidence-based guidelines.
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In a recent op-ed for The Guardian, trauma surgeon Elinore Kaufman warns that federal funding cuts and policy rollbacks threaten to derail crucial gun violence research. After years of progress, recent moves to dismantle public health efforts risk worsening a preventable crisis. Kaufman urges unified support for research to address the root causes of gun violence and save lives. See also WHYY and the Inquirer.
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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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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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Johns Hopkins Summer Courses in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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The 43rd Graduate Summer Institute of Epidemiology and Biostatistics will be held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, from June 9 – June 27, 2025. The Epi Biostat Summer Institute offers short, intensive courses in epidemiology and biostatistics intended to develop an understanding of the principles, methodologic strategies and practical aspects of epidemiological research.
Courses in 2025 include: Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health; Applied Epidemiologic Analyses for Causal Inference; Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Improve Public Health; Infectious Disease Transmission Models for Public Health Decision Making; Epidemiologic Applications of GIS; Professional Epidemiologic Methods: Epidemiologic Intelligence and Population Health Assessments.
We also offer half-day and one day workshops: Using Big Data for Epidemiologic Research in Health Care; Methods for Clinical and Translational Research; Epidemiologic Approaches to Hearing Loss and Public Health.
• Participants can register for academic credit or professional development
• Registration deadlines: June 9, June 16, June 23
• All classes available online
Complete list of courses
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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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Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
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This opportunity prioritizes research that focuses on improving health system approaches to addressing community gun violence and firearm suicide, particularly among the most impacted communities. We seek studies that will help expand the evidence base for what works in a healthcare setting to: mitigate firearm harm, identify individuals who are at risk of firearm violence or suicide, and/or improve clinical care for survivors.
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Grants will be awarded in two categories that range from up to $100,000 (Category 1) to up to $300,000 (Category 2). Applications are due by Wednesday, September 3. Further details about the 2025 Funding Opportunity are available on the center’s website. In addition, the center will host an informational webinar on April 24, 2025 – registration can be found here.
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PCORI Addressing Violence and Trauma
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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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Data Dashboard for Transportation Safety
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Kristi Metzger of the New Jersey Safety & Health Outcomes (NJ-SHO) Center for Integrated Data recently presented at The Incubator about the NJ-SHO Data Dashboard, which focuses on the people involved in crashes on New Jersey roads - who they are, where they live, and their experiences as road users. Visit njsho.chop.edu to learn more and connect about other opportunities this data provides.
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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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