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September 2024 | Issue 68
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THIS MONTH IN INJURY SCIENCE @ PENN
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Apply for the Trainee Learning Lab, and the Incubator returning on September 17th...
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Apply for this year's Trainee Learning Lab!
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Monthly meetings provide a virtual venue for breaking down scientific articles, with the lead authors themselves. Participants not only become more well-versed in injury topics, but also expand their networks of peers and mentors, strengthening their academic and professional foundations.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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September 16th (and all Monday through October 21) 12:10-1:20pm Eastern | Virtual
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The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy's first term graduate seminar series will focus on Overdose Prevention and Drug Control Policy. The seminars are open to anyone in the general public interested in injury prevention. Seminars are online via Zoom and typically include a 45-minute presentation with 15 minutes for Q&A and discussion. They are scheduled every Monday from August 26 - October 21 from 12:10 - 1:20 pm Eastern. Click here to register.
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September 17th, 10:00-11:30am Eastern | Virtual
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Learn how to use this remarkable linked-data resource from The New Jersey Safety and Health Outcomes (NJ-SHO) Center for Integrated Data, a partner program at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at CHOP, that is being tapped for clinical, community, and transportation equity research. This interactive dashboard visualizes, monitors, and tracks important traffic safety measures across communities and over time in New Jersey to reduce injuries and fatalities on its roadways. This free virtual workshop will take place on Microsoft Teams. Click here to register for the workshop.
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September 17th, 2:30-4:00pm Eastern | Virtual
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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.
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December 9th-11th, 2024 | Seattle, WA
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Registration is now open for the 2024 National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms in Seattle, Washington. Visit the conference website to learn more and register.
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April 7th-9th, 2025 | New York, NY
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The 2025 SAVIR Annual Conference is now accepting submissions for short courses, technical workshops, scientific symposia, lightning plenaries, and individual scientific abstracts (poster and oral presentations) until October 15th. SAVIR conferences are a premier gathering dedicated to injury and violence prevention research. This event will take place on April 7-9, 2025 in New York City and provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and leaders in the field to share their latest findings, innovative ideas, and groundbreaking work.
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Research led by Laura Vargas, with contributions from Terry Richmond and Stephen Hargarten, has uncovered significant findings on the experiences of Latinx immigrants facing extortion during their migration to the US. The study revealed that participants paid an average of $804 in extortion, with the most common perpetrators being police and immigration officials across Latin America. The research also found that extortion is associated with a greater severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among the victims. This pioneering study underscores the need to consider extortion as a major stressor in the migrant experience, particularly for adults traveling with children. Learn more about the research here.
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Kevin Rix, Kate McDonald, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study analyzing the relationship between the time of day and injury incidence among e-scooter riders in a large U.S. city. The study found that e-scooter injury incidence is significantly higher during the evening and early morning hours, with riders injured most often between 18:00–23:59. Although e-scooter usage peaks on Saturdays, injuries are most prevalent on Fridays. The results emphasize the importance of targeted safety measures to reduce injury risk during high-incidence periods. Read the full study here.
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Research led by Jeff Ebert, Kit Delgado, Kate McDonald, and colleagues has revealed a promising approach to reducing distracted driving. By combining motivation, positive reinforcement, and financial incentives in a competitive game format, the study achieved a 28% reduction in phone use while driving. The results suggest that gamified strategies could help make roads safer by encouraging drivers to adopt better habits. Read more about this innovative approach here.
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Shoshana Aronowitz and Maggie Lowenstein led a qualitative study examining the implementation of CareConnect, an innovative program developed by Penn Medicine to increase access to buprenorphine for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) in Philadelphia. The study revealed that CareConnect successfully fills a critical gap in care by offering same-day buprenorphine prescriptions and linking patients to ongoing OUD care. Key factors contributing to the program's success include leveraging existing virtual clinic infrastructure, involving an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as pharmacists and community care providers. This research highlights the potential of innovative models like CareConnect to improve OUD treatment access nationwide. Learn more about the study here.
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Joel Fein and colleagues investigate the link between firearm access, fighting behavior, and conflict perception among adolescents in an urban emergency department. Their analysis reveals that youth who report fighting are more likely to have firearm access, especially if they perceive ongoing conflict after a fight. These findings suggest the need for comprehensive risk assessments in the ED to prevent retaliation and reinjury. Read more here.
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The Northwest Philadelphia Technical Assistance Program (NW Philly TAP), a human-centered design initiative, brought together nonprofits focused on community safety and well-being in Northwest Philadelphia. Led by Sara Solomon, Andrew Belfiglio, and Isabella Ntigbu from the Penn Injury Science Center, along with Kara Wentworth, Siani Butler, Caitlin Taylor and their colleagues at the Nonprofit Center at La Salle, the program aimed to enhance technical skills and capacity-building. Learn more about the program's impact and future directions here.
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Bernadette D'Alonzo, Andrea Schneider, and colleagues studied sex differences in concussion recovery, highlighting the role of sport contact level. Using data from the Ivy League–Big Ten Epidemiology of Concussion Study, they found that while recovery timelines appear similar between male and female athletes, differences become evident when considering contact level. These findings are critical for concussion management and future research. Read the full study here.
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Desmond Patton highlights the critical rise of online threats and the need for a multifaceted response. He stresses the importance of contextual analysis, mental health involvement, and community-based monitoring. Explore these key insights and recommendations here.
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RESOURCES
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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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CDC ORISE Fellowship, Suicide Prevention
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The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to preventing injuries and violence through research, community partnerships, and the translation of scientific findings into practical solutions. The CDC Program Implementation and Evaluation Fellowship is an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about injury prevention and public health. As a fellow, you will collaborate closely with the Evaluation Team on cross-divisional projects aimed at supporting CDC's suicide prevention programs. The Evaluation Team also leads indigenous evaluation for tribal injury prevention programs, and evaluation capacity building for state injury prevention programs. These programs focus on diverse topics, including transportation safety, adverse childhood experiences (ACES), traumatic brain injury, and priority injury topics of local concern (e.g., drowning, older adult falls, and suicide prevention).
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Program Specialist, PA Violent Death Reporting System
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The Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System (PAVDRS) is hiring a full-time Program Specialist. This contract position works with sensitive, detailed information about suicides, homicides, and undetermined deaths. Regular review of coroner/medical examiner reports, autopsy reports, and police reports is required. The Program Specialist analyzes reports for key information about each violent death. They enter that information into the National Violent Death Reporting System following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. The data is used to guide violence prevention initiatives and support further research.
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Research Specialist, Concussion & TBI
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The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center (UMIPC) seeks an outstanding candidate with expertise in utilizing web-based platforms for research. We are seeking a dedicated Research Area Specialist Associate to join our team to assist the Injury Prevention Center with support of a web-based platform that allows a more efficient and personalized way to monitor concussion recovery.
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Research Coordinator, Grant Preparations
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UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. This position will support the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science within the School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the McGovern Medical School. In this position, you will support the Rix Lab in the identification, writing, and procurement of private and governmental grants.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Trauma Healing, Philadelphia DAO
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The District Attorney's Office's grants program is offering grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, with an average grant size of $25,000, to eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations operating in Philadelphia. This application cycle is open to programs with significant focus on trauma healing, especially for youth under 18 years old.
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NCIPC FY25 NOFOs
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The NOFOs below from the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) have been published and are open to receive applications. The due date for all NOFOs is 12/02/2024 except for TS-25-036 which has a due date of 11/04/2024.
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Please click the link to subscribe to each NOFO to receive more information about the NOFO of interest or check out the ERPO website to learn what things grantees should know before submitting a complete application!
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RFA-EH-25-011- Environmental Health Specialists Network (EHS-Net): Practice-based research to improve restaurant food safety
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RFA-CE-25-149- Rigorous Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Overdose Prevention Activities Among Populations Disproportionately Affected by Overdose
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RFA-CE-25-021- Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury (R01)
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RFA-CE-25-025- Rigorous Evaluation of Community- and Societal-Level Primary Prevention Approaches to Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Expanding the Best Available Evidence
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RFA-CE-25-026- Rigorously Evaluating Programs and Policies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Problematic Sexual Behavior among Youth
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RFA-CE-25-027- Evaluate STEADI-based Fall Prevention in Assisted Living Facilities
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RFA-CE-25-028- Effectiveness Research to Prevent Polysubstance-Impaired Driving
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RFA-CE-25-029- Grants to Support New Investigators in Conducting Research Related to Preventing Interpersonal Violence Impacting Children and Youth
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RFA-CE-25-030- Research Grants to Rigorously Evaluate Innovative and Promising Strategies to Prevent Firearm-Related Violence and Injuries
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RFA-CE-25-031- Rigorously Evaluating Primary Prevention Strategies for Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence
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RFA-CE-25-032- Formative Research of Community-led Primary Prevention Approaches to Address Elevated Risk of Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Violence
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RFA-TS-25-036- Identify and Evaluate Potential Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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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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