6th Annual Community-Driven Research Day@ Penn. Wed. Feb 3, 2016

Feb 2, 2016

Bringing Together Community Based Organizations and Local Researchers in the Philadelphia area

2016 THEME:      “Health and Safety Across the Lifespan”

COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH DAY encouraged collaborations between researchers and community based organizations (CBOs) and community groups with interest in the topics around health and safety across the lifespan.Through an interactive poster session, CBOs and community groups highlighted their questions to CDRD participants, who included area non-profits, community groups, public sector partners, and researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University, and Jefferson University. CBOs, community groups, academic researchers, and students met and discuss potential, mutually-beneficial collaborations.

WHEN:  Wednesday, February 3, 2016 : 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE:  University of Pennsylvania, Biomedical Research Building, Auditorium & Lobby:  421 Curie Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

 

UPenn PRC Community Advisory Board member Glenn Bryan made the opening remarks to the Community-Driven Research Day audience.

Mr. Bryan is also the Assistant Vice President of Community Relations at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPenn PRC Community Advisory Board member Cheryl Bettigole, MD, delivered the keynote address.

Dr. Bettigole is the Director of Get Healthy Philly, the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A poster session allowed community groups to share their topics and goals with academic researchers from major Philadelphia-area universities with teaching hospitals, such as Penn, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Drexel, Jefferson, and Temple.

 

 

CPHI Seminar w/ Kevin Volpp, MD: Behavioral Economics: How People Process Information and Make Decisions

Jan 7, 2016

Behavioral Economics: How People Process Information and Make Decisions
On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Arch Auditorium of the University of Pennsylvania,
Dr. Kevin Volpp discussed innovative ways of applying insights from behavioral economics in improving patient health behavior and affecting provider performance.

 

 

 

Kevin Volpp, MD, PhD, UPenn PRC Director, is Vice Chairman, Division of Health Policy, Department of Medical Ethics and Policy; Director, Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics; Professor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine; Professor of Health Care Management, Wharton School

Seminar: The Role of Data Visualization in Prevention & Population Health Research with Jason Moore, PhD, Thurs. Jan. 14, 2016

Jan 7, 2016

The UPenn PRC & The Institute for Biomedical Informatics presented

Data Visualization

with Jason Moore, PhD

On Thursday, January 14, 2016, Dr. Jason Moore discussed the role of biomedical informatics and data visualization in applied prevention research and population health research.  Dr. Moore also highlighted resources available through the new Institute for Biomedical Informatics and potential opportunities for collaboration. (http://upibi.org/)

 

Jason H. Moore, PhD, is the Director of the Institute for Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, as well as Professor of Genetics and Senior Associate Dean for Informatics.

 

 

Prostate Cancer Evidence Academy at the University of Pennsylvania , Nov 13, 2015

Nov 19, 2015

Under the direction of Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH, and Tim Rebbeck, PhD, the UPenn PRC, the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network, and the Penn Center for Excellence in Prostate Cancer Disparities presented the Prostate Cancer Evidence Academy at the University of Pennsylvania. Nearly 100 attendees, including researchers, policymakers, survivors, and advocates, as well as physicians and other health care providers, gathered for a comprehensive symposium on prostate cancer prevention, control, awareness, and education.

Dr. Glanz, Director of the UPenn PRC, introduced the plenary sessions and keynote.

Linda Jacobs, PhD, RN, presented at a Survivorship/Advocacy session on the Medical and Psychosocial Effects of Cancer Treatment in Survivors. Dr. Jacobs discussed the shift in prostate cancer research from cure to long-term survivorship and long-term vs. late effects of treatment. She is a Co-Investigator for UPenn PRC SIP 15-001 Self-Management Education for Childhood Cancer Survivors.

A panel discussion, “Research to Policy: Improving Prostate Cancer Outcomes,” was moderated by Neha Vapiwala, MD, University of Pennsylvania, and included Lorelei Mucci, ScD, MPH, Epidemiology, Christopher Saigal, MD, Medical Decision Making, Justin Bekelman, MD, Research and Practice, and Michael Scott, Activism and Education.

Christopher J. Logothetis, MD, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center

“Transitioning from a Prognostic to a Predictive Classification of Prostate Cancer”

Lorelei Mucci, ScD,MPH, Harvard, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University

“Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer Risk and Progression”

Colonel Jim Williams, MS, Pennsylvania Prostate Cancer Coalition

“Men: The Silent Majority – Prostate Cancer Advocacy”

 

http://cpcrn.org/about/

http://www.med.upenn.edu/chbr/Research-P60.shtml

http://penncmeonline.com/sites/beta.penncme.com/files/can-fy16-8562-prostate_cancer_evidence_academy_brochure-final-single_pge_pdf.pdf

 

Prostate Cancer Evidence Academy 2015

Nov 13, 2015

This one-day CME/CNE-certified conference presents the latest evidence, research, and model programs that are proven effective or being studied to improve prostate cancer prevention, control, treatment, and survivorship.  Therefore, the goal of the event is to engage clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, and patients/survivors to reduce the burden of prostate cancer and bridge the gap between research and practice.

 

What: The Prostate Cancer Evidence Academy, a continuing education event hosted by The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

 

When: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

 

Where: The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

 

Registration is no longer available.

As a result, of this and other evidence academies, the team published an article in Preventive Medicine. Read the journal article here.

Behavioral Economics – Evidence for Chronic Disease Prevention

Nov 11, 2015

Who: Eric A. Finkelstein, PhD, MHA

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, 12 – 1 pm

Where: 251 Biomedical Research Bldg, (BRB II/III), 421 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Finkelstein will provide an introduction and overview of the role of traditional and behavioral economics in preventing chronic disease and cover the theoretical motivation for why these strategies are likely to be effective, present results of a literature review on their effectiveness and results from his recent studies. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of how these strategies, combined with an increase in wearable technology, are likely to further promote healthy behaviors in the future.

Eric A. Finkelstein, PhD, MHA, is Executive Center Director of Lien Centre for Palliative Care and Professor of the Signature Research Program in Health Services and Systems Research at the Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School and Research Professor at Duke University Global Health Institute. He received his BA in Mathematics/Economics from the University of Michigan, and a PhD in Economics and Masters in Health Administration from the University of Washington.

Over the past ten years, Professor Finkelstein has established himself as a leading international health economist doing research in the economics of health behaviors. His research focuses on economic incentives, behavioral economics, the economics of obesity, discrete choice analysis, economic evaluation, the burden of illness analysis, and cost-effectiveness analyses. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters in these areas. He also has experience as a Principal or Co-Investigator on research projects funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Presented by the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics at the Leonard Davis Institute and the University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center.

Website: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/content/finkelstein-eric

Healthy Mind, Healthy Wallet – Financial Wellness Fair for Seniors

Jun 15, 2015

On Monday, June 15, 2015, the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Task Force with the Penn Memory Center presented

Healthy Mind, Healthy Wallet:  A Financial Wellness Fair

at the First Corinthian Baptist Church, 5101 Pine St. Philadelphia, PA

Holly Lange, President, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Tigist Hailu, Coordinator for Diversity, Penn Memory Center, and Elsie Shelton, Community Outreach Director, First Corinthian Church

Dr. Donald Schwarz on Community Research & Practice

Jun 2, 2015

The 3rd event in the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing “Linking Research and Practice” series presents the opportunity for stimulating dialogue and generating creative ideas. Specifically, the event will encourage the expansion and initiation of community-oriented translational research, and evidence-based practice in the Philadelphia region.

Who:   Donald Schwarz, MBA, MD, MPH

When: Friday, May 29, 2015  9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Fagin Hall, Room 435, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 418 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Donald Schwarz is a Director at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and leads the Foundation’s efforts to catalyze public demand for healthier people and places. Dr. Schwarz previously served as Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunities and Health Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia.  Before that, he was Vice-Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Deputy Physician-in-Chief and Craig-Dalsimer Division Chief for Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Fit City PHL Symposium

May 20, 2015

Fit City PHL is a half-day symposium designed to explore the concept of active design, and strategies for improving health. The panelists will address physical activity and healthy eating. Firstly, it will bring together architects, planners, designers, landscape architects, developers, and public health professionals. Second, they will learn about how our environment can have a positive impact on the negative health trends our communities are facing. In conclusion, they will address obesity and other chronic conditions.

Learn more here.

Professor Philip J. Cook To Speak On Underground Gun Markets

Apr 13, 2015

Who: Philip J. Cook, ITT/Sanford Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Economics and Sociology at Duke University

When: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, April 13, 2015

Where: Room 208, Fagin Hall, University of Pennsylvania

It is a commonplace observation that in a nation with 300 million guns in private hands, it’s impossible to keep guns away from those who want them. Gang members and other dangerous criminals will not be deterred by regulations designed to keep them out, because they will find ready sources in the underground market. However, much of the evidence suggests otherwise – that in fact both regulation and gun prevalence influence criminals’ choice of weapons. This talk will review some of that evidence and discuss current projects underway to learn more about the underground market. The UPenn PRC is cosponsoring this event in conjunction with the Penn Injury Science Forum.

 

 

UPenn Prevention Research Center Community Advisory Board Meeting

Jan 20, 2015

The Community Engagement, Partnerships, & Technical Assistance Core, led by Carolyn Cannuscio and David Grande, join in discussion with UPenn PRC Community Advisory Board (CAB). Members include:

  • Tinesha Banks
  • Glenn Bryan
  • Kay Coup
  • Kim Eberbach,
  • Allison Karpyn
  • Natalie Levkovich
  • Giridhar Mallya
  • Carol Rogers
  • James Startare.
  • Also present are UPenn PRC Directors Kevin Volpp and Karen Glanz.

The role of community advisory boards is defined in this excerpt from the CDC Prevention Research Center About Us page. “Community representatives play an important role with the university research team in identifying the research question, developing the study methods, conducting the research, and analyzing and sharing results. Each PRC has a community advisory board or group that collaborates and gives community input to the research effort.”

Photo Credit: Sophia Fischler-Gottfried

Group of men and women posing in conference room

Healthy Brain Center Community Advisory Board Meeting

Dec 15, 2014

Drs. Amy Jordan and Jason Karlawish were joined by our Community Advisory Board members. The members include:

  • Holly Lange, President and CEO of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging,
  • Wendy Campbell, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s Association’s Delaware Valley Chapter
  • Tinesha Banks, Deputy Executive Director of Health Promotion Council/Community Engagement Director of UPenn PRC, and
  • Brian Duke, Former Secretary of Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

With a focus on translation from research to practice to policy, the Healthy Brain Research Network addressed areas critical to public health and healthy aging, with an emphasis on cognitive health and impairment. Read more about the University of Pennsylvania Healthy Brain Network here.

Photo Credit: Kristin Harkins