UPenn Prevention Research Center

ICYMI: Robert Schnoll, PhD, @PennCancer's Associate Director for Population Science, was recently named the John H. Glick, MD Professor in Cancer Research at @PennMedicine. @TheCancerLetter spr.ly/6015vvLzB

ICYMI: The @UPennPRC has been awarded a grant totaling $6.5 million over five years from the @CDCgov for community-based prevention and public health research, with a particular focus on older adults with early-stage cancer. spr.ly/6015SGgKL

.@UPennPRC has been awarded a $6.5M @CDCgov grant to fund another 5 years of operation! Led by Karen Glanz (@UPennDBEI), @DrLolaFayanju (@PennSurgery) & @mlanefall (@PennAnesthesia), the center will focus on health equity & cancer prevention @PennLDI tinyurl.com/bddmz8m5

You can visit the updated PRC website to learn more about how these centers use community-engaged approaches to address gaps in health promotion research. cdc.gov/prevention-res…

With FY24 funding, 20 PRCs will focus on research that helps turn scientific knowledge into public health practices to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity, and cancer.

📣Exciting news! CDC awards $20M to academic institutions nationwide for a new Prevention Research Centers funding cycle. cdc.gov/prevention-res… #PRCnetwork

🥳The @Penn Prevention Research Center (@UPennPRC) has received a $6.5M @CDCgov grant to fund another 5 years of work! Led by LDI Fellows Karen Glanz, @DrLolaFayanju, and @mlanefall, the center will focus on cancer prevention and health equity. Read more: ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/resea…

Excited to begin this work with great colleagues! @pennsurgery @PennCancer @PC3Innovation

.@UPennPRC was recently awarded a 5-year $6.5 million grant for community-based prevention and public health research, with a core project focusing on older adults with early-stage cancer. Congratulations to the team! @PennLDI @PC3Innovation @PennSP2 spr.ly/6010qKuAj

Prevention Research Center awarded CDC grant pennmedicine.org/news/news-rele… via @PennMedicine

Learn more about CEAR Core at Cores Day 2024!

🎪 Cores Day is back! Students, faculty, & staff from @ChildrensPhila, @TheWistar, @pennvet, & @PennMedicine are invited Sept. 25 to a unique showcase of the #biomedical resources available across our campuses. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6015mVTvU @PennMedCSO

Join us next Monday and Tuesday for the 4th Penn Conference on Big Data in Biomedical & Population Health Sciences. Be part of the conversation on #AI and #CausalInference, and see how they’re reshaping #Healthcare! Register virtually or in-person below: bit.ly/PennBigData2024

🥳Congratulations to LDI Fellow @Andy_SL_Tan of @AnnenbergPenn! He has been named co-lead on a $9.6 million @FDA and @NIH initiative seeking to determine the most effective messaging for boosting awareness of the risks of tobacco use. Read more here: ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/resea…

Register for this @NASEM_Health #NeuroForum workshop on 9/10 to explore potential applications of #GLP1R medications in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and substance use disorders: ow.ly/5t1C50SOZwX

WHO's first smoking cessation guidelines call for combining behavioral interventions with medications | PhillyVoice phillyvoice.com/who-guidelines…

May is #SkinCancerPreventionMonth. See which community-based intervention approaches CPSTF recommends to prevent skin cancer. thecommunityguide.org/resources/what…   #TheCommunityGuide

Happy #ClinicalResearchWeek! We joined @ChildrensPhila and our community partners for a seminar and panel discussion highlighting the importance of community engagement in research.

Learn more about the Philadelphia Communities Conquering Cancer (PC3) training program & find resources on our website -phillycancercollab.org/programs/train…  #InclusionMatters #ResearchCommunity #PC3 #CancerResearch

We had an amazing event on May 4, connecting in person with our partners and trainees. A wonderfully diverse group—spanning ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Lots of positive energy! 🙌 We’re excited to involve them in future research projects.