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Jason Karlawish Writes an Op-ed in Response to Doctored and the Debate Over Alzheimer's Drugs, MedPage Jason Karlawish wrote an op-ed in MedPage Today, responding to Doctored, defending the integrity of Alzheimer's drug research and highlighting the importance of scientific transparency and self-correction. Citation:

Pilar Gonalons-Pons Co-authors Study Linking Childcare Costs to Family Income Inequality, OMNIA OMNIA highlights study co-authored by Pilar Gonalons-Pons which examines the high cost of childcare in the U.S. disproportionately reduces income for less-educated women, worsening family income inequality—an effect largely absent in countries with robust childcare support systems.

Penn Researchers at Population Association of America 2025 Annual Meeting Annually, Penn researchers present Papers and Posters, Moderate Talks, act as Discussants, and more at the Population Association of America's Annual Meeting. See the complete detailed Penn@PAA list of events HERE

Scott Halpern Co-authors Research on Underrepresentation in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials, Penn LDI Scott Halpern co-authors a study revealing significant underrepresentation of women, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx individuals in cardiovascular clinical trials, highlighting the need for more inclusive research practices, reports Penn LDI. Citation:

Rachel Werner Quoted on the Devastating Impact of Potential Medicaid Cuts on Nursing Home Staffing and Resident Care, Bloomberg Law “I think that nursing homes are going to really struggle,” in the face of Medicaid cuts, Rachel Werner told Bloomberg Law. “Quality of care is going to be terrible. It’s going to harm residents most of all,” but staff would also feel the pain. Citation:

Kevin Volpp in an Interview Discusses the Food Is Medicine Initiative, Health Equity, and the Future of Nutrition Policy, Stroke In an interview with Stroke, Kevin Volpp explores how integrating food and nutrition into healthcare can improve outcomes, reduce costs, and promote equity through innovative, patient-centered approaches. Citation:

PSC & PARC Associates Co-author Research on Simple Visual Tool to Improve HIV Medication Adherence in Philadelphia, Penn LDI PSC and PARC Associates Aaron Richterman, Atheendar Venkataramani, and Alison Buttenheim co-authored a study, reported by Penn LDI, evaluating the B-OK tool's effectiveness in improving HIV

Kevin Volpp, Angela Lee Duckworth and Aaron Richtermann in a Study Highlight 5 Behavioral Economics Strategies That Improve Patient Outcomes, CHIBE Kevin Volpp, Angela Lee Duckworth, and Aaron Richtermann, in their research reported by CHIBE, highlight techniques such as gamification, incentives, and text-based nudges to help patients make healthier choices.

Derek Griffith Project Unpacks What Makes Black Barbershop Health Programs Succeed—or Fail, Penn LDI Derek Griffith’s study, reported by Penn LDI, examines why some Black barbershop health interventions succeed while others fail. Using an innovative “implementation premortem” method, the research highlights trust, access, and cultural alignment as critical success factors.

2025 PARC Aging Retreat Monday, May 5, 2025

You are invited to attend the 2025 PARC Aging Retreat, "Limits of Chronological Age." This conference brings together PARC Associates and aging researchers from across Penn and guests from other external aging centers. The day-long retreat will take place at the Population Studies Center's PARC/PSC Commons in 403 McNeil, and includes keynote speakers Jay Olshansky, University of Illinois Chicago and Joseph Baur, University of Pennsylvania.

Register to Attend the PARC Aging Retreat