@GregDrexel

@DrexelUniv media relations for medicine, public health, and biomedical engineering, science and health systems. Opinions my own. [email protected]

 Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2019
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Prof. Dr. Banu Onaral, a pioneering biomedical engineer, visionary academic leader, and global innovator, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 75. Read more: drexel.edu/biomed/news-and-e…
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Scooters, E-Bikes, Cycling are on the rise. @drexelpubhealth's @aquistbe shares how cities can adapt to ensure safer travel for all, newsblog.drexel.edu/2024/12/…

Q+A: With Micromobility on the Rise, How Can Cities Adapt and Ensure Safe Transit?

How has the rise of micromobility globally and nationally created challenges and opportunities for Philadelphia and other cities to make wise investments for safer streets?

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What's making me Drexel and Philly proud today: Waltkeem Jenkins, a community health worker @drexelpubhealth's Healing Hurt People program @DrexelCNSJ in @6abc on Jenkins’ work to provide therapy + peer support to survivors of violence or those impacted 6abc.com/post/pa-man-turns-p…

Pa. man turns past trauma into passion for 'Healing Hurt People'

Waltkeem Jenkins had been victimized several times during his teen years. Now, he's a mentor for others who've experienced similar trauma.

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The commencement presenter at Thomas Jefferson University accidentally read off the phonetic spellings of each graduate’s name and oh my god.
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"Despite widespread voter support --and more than six out of 10 Pennsylvania workers lacking paid leave-- Pennsylvania legislators are stalling in advancing a proposed paid family and medical leave bill" @drexelpubhealth's @Alinasmahl writes in @PennLive pennlive.com/opinion/2024/05…

Too many Pennsylvania workers lack paid medical leave | Opinion

The commonwealth needs paid leave, and that means putting the paid family and medical leave bill up for a vote in the House.

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Research from @brianklee_epi of @drexelpubhealth @Drexelautism found no evidence to support a causal link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual disability in kids cnn.com/2024/04/09/health/ac…

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, large study finds | CNN

Using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy was not associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability in children, a new study found.

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Dragons are dancing in March Madness! 🏀 Following their @CAABasketball Championship win, @DrexelWBB will compete in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Friday at 3 p.m. ET. #ExperienceDrexel #FeartheDragon
Drexel women's basketball team celebrates win in a circle with raised arms.

ALT Drexel women's basketball team celebrates win in a circle with raised arms.

Drexel women's basketball players celebrate on the court.

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Drexel's women's basketball team assembles with trophies.

ALT Drexel's women's basketball team assembles with trophies.

Drexel women's basketball team sits on court with CAA Champions 2024 sign.

ALT Drexel women's basketball team sits on court with CAA Champions 2024 sign.

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Entering the couples match raised the stakes for @DrexelMedicine students Jannah Wing and Kevin Rooney. Did they get their top residency pick together in this year's @TheNRMP Match day? @PhillyInquirer's @aubreyjwhelan has the answer! inquirer.com/health/drexel-u…

Two Drexel medical students had matched for romance. But could they make a match for residency...

The National Resident Matching Program pairs medical students with the hospitals where they will spend their first years as doctors.

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.@SEPTA_SOCIAL is the MFL westbound coming? The PA announced delays up to 10 minutes, but that was 26 mins ago
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"It is generally accepted that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos"-@drexelpubhealth's Dr. Arthur Frank, on the hundreds of thousands of miles of asbestos cement pipes that deliver drinking water to people worldwide, and are starting to degrade. bbc.com/future/article/20240…

Asbestos in drinking water: What does it mean for human health?

Decades old water piping made from asbestos cement is starting to degrade – but what does it mean for human health?

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Data from @DrexelMedicine finds screen time for kids under 2 linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood goodmorningamerica.com/welln…

Screen time for kids under 2 linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood: Study

For children under age two, television screen time is associated with sensory differences later in toddlerhood, a new study finds.

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Dr. Sarah Long of @DrexelMedicine says safety data from more than 5 million doses given to those 60 and older is reassuring, according to @nytimes article nytimes.com/2023/12/06/well/…

Despite New R.S.V. Shots, Most Older Adults Remain Unvaccinated (Published 2023)

Health officials say people 60 and older should talk with their doctors about the vaccines.

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A beautiful win.
Drexel Men's Basketball@DrexelMBB2 Dec 2023
Dragons Down No. 18 Villanova for Their First Big 5 Victory STORY | bit.ly/4a5hPps
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What a fantastic symposium on "neuro"-immunomodulation!!! The science was amazing - and getting to hang out with, introduce and moderating these incredible scientists - @Khoshbouei_lab, Dr. Seena Ajit and Dr. Katrin Richter - was a huge honor and a ton of fun.
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Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, research professor at Dornsife, moderates a panel on emerging issues in research equity. #APHA2023 – at Atlanta, GA
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Can lessons from "blue zones" translate to urban life? @drexelpubhealth interim dean Dr. Gina Lovasi is cautiously optimistic, but asks if lessons "will be incorporated into the identity" of locals to be successful ft.com/content/1a79bf42-b4fe…

Can the secrets of living to 100 translate to ordinary urban life?

The Blue Zones project aims to change little things to make a big difference

ft.com
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Our partnership with @FXBHarvard has grown even stronger. Congratulations, @joeamon!
Health&HumanRights@hhrjournal8 Nov 2023
#HHRJ We are delighted to announce Joe Amon @joeamon as Editor-in-Chief - bringing his global health, #healthrights #humanrights experience & scholarship to the role. Welcome! @HarvardFXB @drexelpubhealth hhrjournal.org/2023/11/healt…
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We had a wonderful day at #Discoveryday23 , amazing posters, platform presentations and an inspiring keynote presentation. Our own @KatelynReeb got the first place award for best poster, amazing! @DrexelMedicine @DrexelPharmPhys – at Philadelphia, PA
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Infuriating story by @annabarryjester Government funded GSK to develop a TB vaccine. It worked! But when the company realized that TB wasn't lucrative, it stopped development & blocked others from taking the vaccine forward. propublica.org/article/how-b…

How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits

A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after its corpor...

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