


Michelle Kondo, PhD

Sara Jacoby, PhD, MPH, RN

Therese Richmond, PhD, RN, FAAN

Zachary Meisel, MD, MPH, MSHP

Mapping Greenspaces for Health Research
Michelle Kondo and colleagues analyzed four sources of greenspace data in Philadelphia, revealing significant differences in how park boundaries are mapped. These inconsistencies may impact research on the relationship between greenspace exposure and health. Read...
Cooling Shelters Provide Relief from Urban Heat
Researchers from Penn partnered with North10 to design and test a cooling shelter prototype in Hunting Park, addressing the severe heat caused by “heat islands.” Led by Sara Jacoby, the team created a solar-powered, open-air shelter offering shade and radiant cooling....
School Program Aims to Lower Gun Violence in Philadelphia
A program led by the School District of Philadelphia is partnering with the Penn Community Violence Prevention program to reduce gun violence at John Bartram High School. Supported by OJJDP, the initiative will include crisis intervention, case management, and...
Extortion Among Latinx Immigrants Linked to PTSD Symptoms
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...