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Health experts to address issues in education, research, practice
January 26, 2012--DHSA will hold its inaugural Global Health Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 4 at CCHS. The program will focus on education, research and practice, with presentations on topics ranging from refugee health clinics and relief medicine to anthropological approaches to the study of global health.
January 26, 2012--DHSA will hold its inaugural Global Health Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 4 at CCHS. The program will focus on education, research and practice, with presentations on topics ranging from refugee health clinics and relief medicine to anthropological approaches to the study of global health.
Christiana Care issues a call to men to prevent domestic violence
January 24, 2012--Christiana Care, a National Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, has been working for years to help women who are victims of domestic violence at an annual event that offers resources, education and support.
January 24, 2012--Christiana Care, a National Community Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, has been working for years to help women who are victims of domestic violence at an annual event that offers resources, education and support.
After Holiday Eating Marathon, Jefferson Dietitian Offers 10 Tips to Get Back on Track and Kick Start New Year's Weight Loss Resolution
January 4, 2012--Celebrating the New Year goes hand-in-hand with creating resolutions to get healthy and trim – especially after weeks of holiday marathon eating. Dietitian Emily Rubin, R.D., L.D., with the Division of Gastroenterology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, says you can stay committed to being healthy and fit by following these 10 tips.
January 4, 2012--Celebrating the New Year goes hand-in-hand with creating resolutions to get healthy and trim – especially after weeks of holiday marathon eating. Dietitian Emily Rubin, R.D., L.D., with the Division of Gastroenterology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, says you can stay committed to being healthy and fit by following these 10 tips.
Procedure saves teen after rare carotid trauma
January 4, 2012--Neurointerventionalist Gregg Zoarski, M.D.’s recent surgical grand rounds lecture on carotid artery injuries focused on how to repair traumatic injuries to these vital vessels that supply blood to the brain.
January 4, 2012--Neurointerventionalist Gregg Zoarski, M.D.’s recent surgical grand rounds lecture on carotid artery injuries focused on how to repair traumatic injuries to these vital vessels that supply blood to the brain.
Medical students delighted with Delaware branch campus
Christiana Care is participating in Jefferson Medical College’s Delaware Branch Campus program, underscoring the transformative role the health system plays in medical education.
December 23, 2011--This achievement specifically spotlights our core competency in providing clinical education to third- and fourth-year medical students. Christiana Care has a long-standing relationship in providing first-rate medical education to students from Jefferson, one of the country’s top-rated medical collleges.
December 23, 2011--This achievement specifically spotlights our core competency in providing clinical education to third- and fourth-year medical students. Christiana Care has a long-standing relationship in providing first-rate medical education to students from Jefferson, one of the country’s top-rated medical collleges.
Healthy Kids Delaware (HKD) Network celebrated its one-year anniversary earlier this month.
December 22, 2011--Earlier this month the Healthy Kids Delaware (HKD) network celebrated its one-year anniversary. The Healthy Kids Delaware network has been working to address health and wellness needs of children throughout New Castle County.
December 22, 2011--Earlier this month the Healthy Kids Delaware (HKD) network celebrated its one-year anniversary. The Healthy Kids Delaware network has been working to address health and wellness needs of children throughout New Castle County.
Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century: Redefining Education and Practice
December 14, 2011--Registration is now open for Jefferson InterProfessional Education Center’s (JCIPE) 2012 conference: Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century: Redefining Education and Practice. The conference will be held on May 18-19, 2012 at Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA. The purpose of this conference is to showcase scholarly work and works in progress advancing interprofessional education and/or practice. This conference reflects on innovative implementation and evaluation strategies of the interprofessional competencies.
December 14, 2011--Registration is now open for Jefferson InterProfessional Education Center’s (JCIPE) 2012 conference: Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century: Redefining Education and Practice. The conference will be held on May 18-19, 2012 at Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA. The purpose of this conference is to showcase scholarly work and works in progress advancing interprofessional education and/or practice. This conference reflects on innovative implementation and evaluation strategies of the interprofessional competencies.
Nemours participates in Partnership for a Healthier America Summit
December 8, 2011--The Partnership, of which Nemours is a founding member, has a mission of supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign by working with the private sector to fight childhood obesity. The theme that emerged at the summit, a gathering of leaders from business and industry, academia, nonprofits and government, was: “Make the healthy choice the easy choice.
December 8, 2011--The Partnership, of which Nemours is a founding member, has a mission of supporting First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign by working with the private sector to fight childhood obesity. The theme that emerged at the summit, a gathering of leaders from business and industry, academia, nonprofits and government, was: “Make the healthy choice the easy choice.
DHSA plans workshop on collaborative education for clinicians and scientists
December 8, 2011--DHSA will host “Creating Clinical and Research Teams for the Future: Workshop on Collaborative Education for Clinicians and Scientists” on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at the Ammon Education Center of Christiana Hospital. This workshop focuses on developing skills to write educational grants. The program will include information on how to obtain educational grant funding, set goals and evaluate an educational program, and develop an application for the DHSA Education Pilot Award.
December 8, 2011--DHSA will host “Creating Clinical and Research Teams for the Future: Workshop on Collaborative Education for Clinicians and Scientists” on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at the Ammon Education Center of Christiana Hospital. This workshop focuses on developing skills to write educational grants. The program will include information on how to obtain educational grant funding, set goals and evaluate an educational program, and develop an application for the DHSA Education Pilot Award.
Scholarships support development of diverse pool of nursing professionals
December 6, 2011--Five students in the University of Delaware's accelerated nursing program have received scholarships of $10,000 each through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) scholarship program.
December 6, 2011--Five students in the University of Delaware's accelerated nursing program have received scholarships of $10,000 each through a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) scholarship program.
Christiana Care CCOP ranks near top for enrollment in cancer clinical trials
December 5, 2011--Christiana Care's Community Clinical Oncology Program at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center ranks among the top enrollers in cancer trials. Patients who join a clinical trial benefit from techniques and therapeutic advances that are at the vanguard of medical science.
December 5, 2011--Christiana Care's Community Clinical Oncology Program at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center ranks among the top enrollers in cancer trials. Patients who join a clinical trial benefit from techniques and therapeutic advances that are at the vanguard of medical science.
Kohl's Award injury Prevention Grant to Nemours/Alfred I.duPont Hospital for Children
November 28, 2011--This month, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children received a gift of $140,779 from the Kohl's Cares® program. For the sixth year in a row, this generous grant from Kohl's Department Stores will be used to enhance the hospital's injury prevention education programs to local communities.
November 28, 2011--This month, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children received a gift of $140,779 from the Kohl's Cares® program. For the sixth year in a row, this generous grant from Kohl's Department Stores will be used to enhance the hospital's injury prevention education programs to local communities.
Dean of Jefferson School of Population Health to hold information session
November 23, 2011--David Nash, founding dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH), will hold an information session at the University of Delaware on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6–8 p.m. in 114 McDowell Hall.
November 23, 2011--David Nash, founding dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH), will hold an information session at the University of Delaware on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 6–8 p.m. in 114 McDowell Hall.
Battle for the Cure raises $10K for Helen F. Graham Cancer Center
November 22, 2011--The Battle for the Cure volleyball event held by high school athletes from Archmere Academy in Claymont and St. Elizabeth’s High School in Wilmington brought in $10,400 to benefit the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.
November 22, 2011--The Battle for the Cure volleyball event held by high school athletes from Archmere Academy in Claymont and St. Elizabeth’s High School in Wilmington brought in $10,400 to benefit the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.
Outreach team brings cancer screening, prevention and education to the community
November 16, 2011--This year, the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center’s Community Health Outreach and Education Program helped Joe DeMesse and thousands like him improve their odds against cancer. Being tested is important, because the best way to beat cancer is to find it and treat it early.
November 16, 2011--This year, the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center’s Community Health Outreach and Education Program helped Joe DeMesse and thousands like him improve their odds against cancer. Being tested is important, because the best way to beat cancer is to find it and treat it early.
Christiana Care receives Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
November 14, 2011--Christiana Care Health System’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Christiana Care’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.
November 14, 2011--Christiana Care Health System’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Christiana Care’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.
Social scientists share research on health care policy
November 14, 2011--Three University of Delaware faculty members discussed their scholarship in these and related areas at a research colloquium on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The event was part of an ongoing effort to forge new connections between health and social sciences.
November 14, 2011--Three University of Delaware faculty members discussed their scholarship in these and related areas at a research colloquium on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The event was part of an ongoing effort to forge new connections between health and social sciences.
D.O. Believe Foundation Donates Nemours Childhood Cancer Research
November 9, 2011--On November 9, the D.O. Believe Foundation presented a donation of $25,000 to the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research. The gift was made in support of the research efforts of Dr. Sigrid Langhans, Head of the Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory.
November 9, 2011--On November 9, the D.O. Believe Foundation presented a donation of $25,000 to the Nemours Center for Childhood Cancer Research. The gift was made in support of the research efforts of Dr. Sigrid Langhans, Head of the Cancer Epigenetics Laboratory.
Conference enables clinicians to share research and evidence-based practice
November 7, 2011--Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice and Research, a conference held at the Ammon Medical Education Center on the Christiana Hospital Campus on Friday, Nov. 3. was sponsored by Christiana Care Health System, Jefferson School of Nursing and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, the University of Delaware School of Nursing, and the TJU and UD Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International.
November 7, 2011--Advancing Nursing: Developing Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice and Research, a conference held at the Ammon Medical Education Center on the Christiana Hospital Campus on Friday, Nov. 3. was sponsored by Christiana Care Health System, Jefferson School of Nursing and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, the University of Delaware School of Nursing, and the TJU and UD Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Fast intervention with hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps student to retain eyesight
November 3, 2011--Word of a young University of Delaware student’s rare medical condition affecting her eyesight reached Christiana Care in a roundabout way. But the emergent, unusual care she received at the Christiana Care Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center was far more direct.
November 3, 2011--Word of a young University of Delaware student’s rare medical condition affecting her eyesight reached Christiana Care in a roundabout way. But the emergent, unusual care she received at the Christiana Care Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center was far more direct.
Conference addresses health care workforce needs for 21st century
October 31, 2011--On Friday, Oct. 21, more than 250 people heard these statistics and more at a conference co-hosted by the University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University that addressed health care workforce needs for the 21st century.
October 31, 2011--On Friday, Oct. 21, more than 250 people heard these statistics and more at a conference co-hosted by the University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University that addressed health care workforce needs for the 21st century.
Photovoice involves, engages and empowers teens in Wilmington
October 31, 2011--Photovoice aims to use photographic images taken by teens to help identify and understand the barriers, facilitators and social norms of youths in Wilmington. Those findings are then shared with community leaders and policy makers in an effort to promote social and policy change.
October 31, 2011--Photovoice aims to use photographic images taken by teens to help identify and understand the barriers, facilitators and social norms of youths in Wilmington. Those findings are then shared with community leaders and policy makers in an effort to promote social and policy change.
Alliance funds projects addressing hypertension, childhood cancer, autism
October 28, 2011--DHSA has selected three teams of investigators for funding through its pilot grant program. The 18-month awards—for projects addressing hypertension, childhood cancer and autism—will start on Nov. 1.
October 28, 2011--DHSA has selected three teams of investigators for funding through its pilot grant program. The 18-month awards—for projects addressing hypertension, childhood cancer and autism—will start on Nov. 1.
Nuclear Receptors Battle it Out During Metamorphosis in New Fruit Fly Model
October 12, 2011--Growing up just got more complicated. Thomas Jefferson University biochemistry researchers have shown for the first time that the receptor for a major insect molting hormone doesn’t activate and repress genes as once thought. In fact, it only activates genes, and it is out-competed by a heme-binding receptor to repress the same genes during the larval to pupal transition in the fruit fly.
October 12, 2011--Growing up just got more complicated. Thomas Jefferson University biochemistry researchers have shown for the first time that the receptor for a major insect molting hormone doesn’t activate and repress genes as once thought. In fact, it only activates genes, and it is out-competed by a heme-binding receptor to repress the same genes during the larval to pupal transition in the fruit fly.
The changing medical profession
October 5, 2011--A series in The New York Times is examining recent shifts in medical care—ranging from a trend toward assessing the people skills of medical school applicants to the increasing difficulty of finding young doctors to take over for retiring family practitioners.
October 5, 2011--A series in The New York Times is examining recent shifts in medical care—ranging from a trend toward assessing the people skills of medical school applicants to the increasing difficulty of finding young doctors to take over for retiring family practitioners.
DHSA to hold conference
September 22, 2011--The University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University are partnering to hold a one-day conference, “Creating the Health Care Workforce for the 21st Century,” on Friday, Oct. 21. The event will be held at Jefferson’s Dorrance H. Hamilton Building from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
September 22, 2011--The University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University are partnering to hold a one-day conference, “Creating the Health Care Workforce for the 21st Century,” on Friday, Oct. 21. The event will be held at Jefferson’s Dorrance H. Hamilton Building from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Growing hope for cancer patients’ dry mouth condition
September 16, 2011--Researchers at the Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center are making important strides toward the creation of artificial salivary glands, a breakthrough that will ultimately provide relief for thousands of patients who can no longer produce saliva as a result of radiation treatment for upper respiratory cancer.
September 16, 2011--Researchers at the Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center are making important strides toward the creation of artificial salivary glands, a breakthrough that will ultimately provide relief for thousands of patients who can no longer produce saliva as a result of radiation treatment for upper respiratory cancer.
New certificate program will help people help themselves when it comes to health
August 30, 2011--DHSA has awarded a $20,000 educational grant to a team led by Michael Peterson, chair of UD's Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, to develop a post-baccalaureate health coaching certification program at the University of Delaware.
August 30, 2011--DHSA has awarded a $20,000 educational grant to a team led by Michael Peterson, chair of UD's Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, to develop a post-baccalaureate health coaching certification program at the University of Delaware.
Christiana Care Health System and Wistar Institute form cancer research partnership
August 24, 2011--The new partnership between the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care and The Wistar Institute will leverage the strengths of both institutions to benefit patients in Delaware and the surrounding region with the very latest in cancer research. Christiana Care Health System’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and The Wistar Institute, an international leader in biomedical research, have entered into an historic partnership to collaborate on translational cancer research with the aim of bringing the latest discoveries in cancer research to cancer patients in the community.
August 24, 2011--The new partnership between the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care and The Wistar Institute will leverage the strengths of both institutions to benefit patients in Delaware and the surrounding region with the very latest in cancer research. Christiana Care Health System’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and The Wistar Institute, an international leader in biomedical research, have entered into an historic partnership to collaborate on translational cancer research with the aim of bringing the latest discoveries in cancer research to cancer patients in the community.
Physical therapy professor receives Catherine Worthingham Award
July 7, 2011--John Scholz, professor of physical therapy at the University of Delaware, has been elected a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is the fourth UD professor to achieve this status in the past seven years.
July 7, 2011--John Scholz, professor of physical therapy at the University of Delaware, has been elected a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is the fourth UD professor to achieve this status in the past seven years.
Amputee Coalition of America visits UD to learn about BADER Consortium
June 10, 2011--Advocacy group and UD examine a potential partnership to benefit amputees.
June 10, 2011--Advocacy group and UD examine a potential partnership to benefit amputees.
Third annual DHSA Research Symposium features talks by two national experts
June 13, 2011--More than 230 participants attended the third annual DHSA Research Symposium, which featured two national experts, both focused on the need for new approaches to preventing and treating chronic disease.
June 13, 2011--More than 230 participants attended the third annual DHSA Research Symposium, which featured two national experts, both focused on the need for new approaches to preventing and treating chronic disease.
Unique simulation helps skaters fine-tune their jumps
May 13, 2011--A team of researchers at the University of Delaware is helping coaches and skaters explore "what-if" positioning and movement scenarios to improve jump technique.
May 13, 2011--A team of researchers at the University of Delaware is helping coaches and skaters explore "what-if" positioning and movement scenarios to improve jump technique.
Annual research symposium showcases biomedical research
May 5, 2011--Biomedical researchers from across the state of Delaware gathered in Dover on April 28-29 for the annual Delaware INBRE research symposium and board meeting. Hosted at Delaware State University, the event included a keynote address by an official of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); presentations on cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience research; and a poster session.
May 5, 2011--Biomedical researchers from across the state of Delaware gathered in Dover on April 28-29 for the annual Delaware INBRE research symposium and board meeting. Hosted at Delaware State University, the event included a keynote address by an official of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); presentations on cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience research; and a poster session.
DHSA issues call for proposals
April 15, 2011--The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) has issued a call for pilot grant applications for new biomedical research projects in basic or translational research. Five-page applications are due by Wednesday, June 15, with an expected start date of Sept. 1.
April 15, 2011--The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) has issued a call for pilot grant applications for new biomedical research projects in basic or translational research. Five-page applications are due by Wednesday, June 15, with an expected start date of Sept. 1.
Two national experts to speak at third annual DHSA Symposium
April 4, 2011--The third annual Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) Research Symposium will be held at the Dorrance Hamilton Building of Thomas Jefferson University on May 17.
April 4, 2011--The third annual Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) Research Symposium will be held at the Dorrance Hamilton Building of Thomas Jefferson University on May 17.
UD awarded $19.5 million to establish orthopaedic rehabilitation clinical consortium
March 14, 2011--A team of researchers led by the University of Delaware has been awarded a five-year, $19.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to establish evidence-based orthopaedic rehabilitation care that optimizes the ability of soldiers with musculoskeletal injuries to function in everyday life.
March 14, 2011--A team of researchers led by the University of Delaware has been awarded a five-year, $19.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to establish evidence-based orthopaedic rehabilitation care that optimizes the ability of soldiers with musculoskeletal injuries to function in everyday life.
Force feedback joysticks help infants using mobile robots avoid obstacles
March 10, 2011--Sunil K. Agrawal, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware, is co-author of a paper that explores how infants can be trained to avoid obstacles using mobile robots with force feedback joysticks. Co-authors of the paper include Cole Galloway, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and graduate students Christina Ragonesi and Chen Xi. This work is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
March 10, 2011--Sunil K. Agrawal, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware, is co-author of a paper that explores how infants can be trained to avoid obstacles using mobile robots with force feedback joysticks. Co-authors of the paper include Cole Galloway, associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and graduate students Christina Ragonesi and Chen Xi. This work is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
Nemours biomedical research symposium set April 20
March 8, 2011--A research symposium, “Establishing a Sustainable Research Program: How You Can Make it Happen,” will be held at the Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children on Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 8 a.m. in the lecture hall on the third floor. The symposium will kick off with the Grand Rounds presentation on National Institutes of Health research support and career development opportunities by Ralph Nitkin, deputy director of NIH's National Center for Medical Rehabilitation.
March 8, 2011--A research symposium, “Establishing a Sustainable Research Program: How You Can Make it Happen,” will be held at the Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children on Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 8 a.m. in the lecture hall on the third floor. The symposium will kick off with the Grand Rounds presentation on National Institutes of Health research support and career development opportunities by Ralph Nitkin, deputy director of NIH's National Center for Medical Rehabilitation.
Delaware INBRE to hold annual meeting, issue call for proposals
March 7, 2011--The Delaware INBRE program will hold its annual research symposium and external advisory board meeting on April 28 and 29, respectively, at Delaware State University.
March 7, 2011--The Delaware INBRE program will hold its annual research symposium and external advisory board meeting on April 28 and 29, respectively, at Delaware State University.
Landmark Jefferson Study Shows Physician’s Empathy Directly Associated with Positive Clinical Outcomes in Diabetic Patients
March 7, 2011-- It has been thought that the quality of the physician-patient relationship is integral to positive outcomes but until now, data to confirm such beliefs has been hard to find. Through a landmark study, a research team from Jefferson Medical College (JMC) of Thomas Jefferson University has been able to quantify a relationship between physicians’ empathy and their patients’ positive clinical outcomes, suggesting that a physician’s empathy is an important factor associated with clinical competence. The study is available in the March 2011 issue of Academic Medicine.
March 7, 2011-- It has been thought that the quality of the physician-patient relationship is integral to positive outcomes but until now, data to confirm such beliefs has been hard to find. Through a landmark study, a research team from Jefferson Medical College (JMC) of Thomas Jefferson University has been able to quantify a relationship between physicians’ empathy and their patients’ positive clinical outcomes, suggesting that a physician’s empathy is an important factor associated with clinical competence. The study is available in the March 2011 issue of Academic Medicine.
UD nursing students dare to make a difference in South Africa
March 2, 2011--Led by Lisa McBeth-Snyder, instructor and coordinator of UD's Maternal-Child Simulation Lab, 30 junior and senior nursing majors spent UD's 2011 Winter Session in South Africa. They came away with a profound understanding of Third World healthcare conditions.
March 2, 2011--Led by Lisa McBeth-Snyder, instructor and coordinator of UD's Maternal-Child Simulation Lab, 30 junior and senior nursing majors spent UD's 2011 Winter Session in South Africa. They came away with a profound understanding of Third World healthcare conditions.
Delaware Rehabilitation Institute holds inaugural symposium
February 28, 2011--The Delaware Rehabilitation Institute (DRI) was officially launched on Thursday, Feb. 24, with a one-day research symposium at the University of Delaware's Clayton Hall.
February 28, 2011--The Delaware Rehabilitation Institute (DRI) was officially launched on Thursday, Feb. 24, with a one-day research symposium at the University of Delaware's Clayton Hall.
TJU to sponsor population health colloquium
January 25, 2011--The Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH) is sponsoring the 11th Population Health and Care Coordination Colloquium, to be held in Philadelphia at the Loews Hotel from March 14-16, 2011.
January 25, 2011--The Jefferson School of Population Health (JSPH) is sponsoring the 11th Population Health and Care Coordination Colloquium, to be held in Philadelphia at the Loews Hotel from March 14-16, 2011.
DHSA draws diverse crowd to discuss women and children's health research
December 12, 2010--More than 250 people representing some 20 health-related professions attended a conference addressing women and children's health research at the University of Delaware on Friday, Dec. 10.
December 12, 2010--More than 250 people representing some 20 health-related professions attended a conference addressing women and children's health research at the University of Delaware on Friday, Dec. 10.
Doug Tynan speaks out on childhood obesity
December 10, 2010--Doug Tynan, Director of Program Development and Implementation for Nemours Health and Prevention Services, authored the DELAWARE VOICE column in the Wilmington News Journal on Dec. 10.
December 10, 2010--Doug Tynan, Director of Program Development and Implementation for Nemours Health and Prevention Services, authored the DELAWARE VOICE column in the Wilmington News Journal on Dec. 10.
Thomas Jefferson University to host Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Institute
December 8, 2010--The 3rd Annual Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Institute (PSQLI), created by the American Medical Student Association, will be held on the Thomas Jefferson University campus from January 14-16, 2011. The institute is a three‐day intensive interprofessional leadership training program for medical students, residents, and students of allied health professions from across the nation.
December 8, 2010--The 3rd Annual Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Institute (PSQLI), created by the American Medical Student Association, will be held on the Thomas Jefferson University campus from January 14-16, 2011. The institute is a three‐day intensive interprofessional leadership training program for medical students, residents, and students of allied health professions from across the nation.
Delaware Cardiovascular Research Center launched
November 22, 2010--More than one-third of all deaths in the U.S. are attributed to cardiovascular disease, and Americans spend close to $300 billion annually for cardiovascular-related healthcare.
November 22, 2010--More than one-third of all deaths in the U.S. are attributed to cardiovascular disease, and Americans spend close to $300 billion annually for cardiovascular-related healthcare.
Delaware Health Sciences Alliance awards two pilot projects
November 22, 2010--The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) has awarded grants to two collaborative pilot projects, both focusing on children's health. One group of researchers will develop novel approaches to studying determinants of childhood obesity, and the other will explore the relationships between brain activity and exercise interventions in children with cerebral palsy.
November 22, 2010--The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) has awarded grants to two collaborative pilot projects, both focusing on children's health. One group of researchers will develop novel approaches to studying determinants of childhood obesity, and the other will explore the relationships between brain activity and exercise interventions in children with cerebral palsy.
Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital hosts Delaware INBRE advisory board
November 17, 2010--Since 2001, Wesley College has established a joint undergraduate program in biological chemistry with Delaware State University (DSU), enrollment in the biotechnology program at Delaware Technical and Community College has jumped from eight students to 187, and DSU has gained access to library resources critical to scientific research and education.
November 17, 2010--Since 2001, Wesley College has established a joint undergraduate program in biological chemistry with Delaware State University (DSU), enrollment in the biotechnology program at Delaware Technical and Community College has jumped from eight students to 187, and DSU has gained access to library resources critical to scientific research and education.
Italian visitor promotes benefits of exercise for older adults with disabilities
November 10, 2010--In the Tuscan region of Italy, an area about the size of Idaho, more than 6,000 older adults with mild to severe physical disabilities exercise regularly through an initiative called the Adapted Physical Activity (APA) program.
November 10, 2010--In the Tuscan region of Italy, an area about the size of Idaho, more than 6,000 older adults with mild to severe physical disabilities exercise regularly through an initiative called the Adapted Physical Activity (APA) program.
Nov. 22: Delaware Cardiovascular Research Center sets inaugural symposium
November 8, 2010--On Monday, Nov. 22, the Delaware Cardiovascular Research Center (DCRC) will hold its inaugural symposium at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI).
November 8, 2010--On Monday, Nov. 22, the Delaware Cardiovascular Research Center (DCRC) will hold its inaugural symposium at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute (DBI).
DHSA orthopaedic research, clinical teaching collaborations highlighted
November 5, 2010--Clinical and research collaborations between the University of Delaware Department of Physical Therapy and members of the Christiana Care Department of Orthopaedics were highlighted at the third annual Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 23.
November 5, 2010--Clinical and research collaborations between the University of Delaware Department of Physical Therapy and members of the Christiana Care Department of Orthopaedics were highlighted at the third annual Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Adjunct professor named to national nursing board of directors
August 16, 2010--Maureen A. Seckel, an adjunct faculty member in the University of Delaware's School of Nursing, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
August 16, 2010--Maureen A. Seckel, an adjunct faculty member in the University of Delaware's School of Nursing, has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
UD and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital to partner on bone disorder study
April 15, 2010--In search of a new treatment for the debilitating disease osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a team of researchers from the University of Delaware and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is initiating a two-year study exploring the use of an FDA-approved vibration platform in children with OI.
April 15, 2010--In search of a new treatment for the debilitating disease osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a team of researchers from the University of Delaware and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is initiating a two-year study exploring the use of an FDA-approved vibration platform in children with OI.
Delaware Health Sciences Alliance awards two pilot projects
April 1, 2010--Two pilot projects funded by the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) under its second competition focus on identifying cutting-edge cancer therapies, and creating the bioinformatics framework that will facilitate translational research among the alliance members.
April 1, 2010--Two pilot projects funded by the Delaware Health Sciences Alliance (DHSA) under its second competition focus on identifying cutting-edge cancer therapies, and creating the bioinformatics framework that will facilitate translational research among the alliance members.
Transforming the Region's Healthcare
March, 2010--An article in the March edition of Select Greater Philadelphia's "Momentum" discusses how the DSHA is drawing on the collective resources of its partner members - including the health sciences campus to be developed by the University of Delaware at the former Chrysler site - to revolutionize healthcare research and education in the region.
March, 2010--An article in the March edition of Select Greater Philadelphia's "Momentum" discusses how the DSHA is drawing on the collective resources of its partner members - including the health sciences campus to be developed by the University of Delaware at the former Chrysler site - to revolutionize healthcare research and education in the region.
UD health sciences dean to lead partnership programs
December 14, 2009--Kathy Matt, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, has been appointed to leadership positions in two partnership programs that she sees as key to promoting health research and education in Delaware.
December 14, 2009--Kathy Matt, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, has been appointed to leadership positions in two partnership programs that she sees as key to promoting health research and education in Delaware.
Older adults with cancer, caregivers focus of $600,000 research grant
December 11, 2009--A team that includes two researchers from the University of Delaware's School of Nursing -- Paula Klemm, professor of nursing, and Veronica Rempusheski, the Jeanne K. Buxbaum Chair of Nursing Science -- has been awarded a two-year, $600,000 grant to conduct research aimed at supporting older adults affected by cancer and their caregivers in Delaware.
December 11, 2009--A team that includes two researchers from the University of Delaware's School of Nursing -- Paula Klemm, professor of nursing, and Veronica Rempusheski, the Jeanne K. Buxbaum Chair of Nursing Science -- has been awarded a two-year, $600,000 grant to conduct research aimed at supporting older adults affected by cancer and their caregivers in Delaware.
Institute
to transform how research becomes patient-relevant practice
Oct. 31, 2008--Four notable medical and educational institutions have formed a landmark consortium that is expected to streamline the way bench science is translated into bedside practice that could benefit millions of people. Christiana Care Health System, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Delaware will pool their talents and expertise as the Delaware Valley Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (DVICTS).
Oct. 31, 2008--Four notable medical and educational institutions have formed a landmark consortium that is expected to streamline the way bench science is translated into bedside practice that could benefit millions of people. Christiana Care Health System, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Delaware will pool their talents and expertise as the Delaware Valley Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (DVICTS).
UD,
Thomas Jefferson University establish Partnership in Health Education
Sept. 12, 2008--A new Partnership in Health Education between the University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson) builds on a long, successful history of collaboration in health care education and marks the first of what may be several partnerships between the two institutions.
Sept. 12, 2008--A new Partnership in Health Education between the University of Delaware and Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson) builds on a long, successful history of collaboration in health care education and marks the first of what may be several partnerships between the two institutions.
