January 2019

January 28: Drexel's College of Medicine at Tower Health was mentioned in a Reading Eagle article about how the building boom in Wyomissing could create catalytic change for those in the Reading area.

January 27: The College of Medicine's 26th Annual Pediatric AIDS Benefit Concert was featured on WPVI-TV (6-abc). The event benefits the Dorothy Mann Center for Pediatric and Adolescent HIV at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

January 27: The Healing Hurt People program was mentioned in a WHYY.org story about hospitals playing a bigger role in preventing gun violence.

January 23: Anita Ko, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship program, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about sleeping habits.

January 18: Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal story about the expansion of the Philadelphia Pediatric Medical Device Consortium, which will now be named the Pennsylvania Medical Device Consortium. Drexel is a member institution within the consortium, which has a mission to support the development of promising medical devices for children.

January 16: Aneela Khan, MD, a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry, was interviewed for a Fox News story about the mental health effects of juvenile solitary confinement.

January 11: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, authored a presidential “Medical Mystery” for the Philadelphia Inquirer about George H.W. Bush’s vascular parkinsonism diagnosis.

January 7: Michael R. Clancy, MBA, CFP®, CLU, director of financial planning, Division of Medical Education, authored an article in GI & Hepatology News about using 529 accounts to plan for future college expenses.

January 3: Alison Carey, MD, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology, was quoted in a Health story about how long cold and flu germs can live on surfaces like doorknobs and subway poles.

January 1: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, was quoted in a post on Awesome Moment about the range of symptoms that accompany irritable bowel syndrome.

February 2019

February 28: Drexel College of Medicine was mentioned in an InStyle story about the TIME'S UP Healthcare initiative that aims to create safe and dignified workplaces for all women. Drexel is a signatory of TIME'S UP Healthcare.

February 28: Sara Schultz, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine, was interviewed in a WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about a South Philadelphia serial rape suspect who is HIV positive.

February 12: Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, was featured in a Main Line Times article about Vision 2020 and the centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment.

February 9: Drexel College of Medicine was mentioned in a Bustle post about how to avoid getting sick on a plane.

February 6: Daniel Taylor, DO, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a column for the Philadelphia Inquirer about what parents can do for their children if they have symptoms of ADHD.

February 6: Drexel College of Medicine students Alfredo Muñoz and Paulina Ramirez were mentioned in an Al Día article about the publication's Higher Education Summit in January. The students were featured speakers, talking about their experiences as medical students.

February 4: Anita Ko, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship program, was interviewed for a WPHL-TV (PHL-17) segment offering tips for a better night's sleep.

March 2019

March 27: Owen Montgomery, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, was quoted in an Everyday Health story about the effects of hormonal changes on fat and muscle for women heading into menopause.

March 21: Nielufar Varjavand, MD, associate professor of medicine and program director of the Physician Refresher/Reentry Course, was quoted in a MedPage Today article about the practice of skills assessments for physicians of a certain age.

March 18: Anita Ko, MD, assistant professor of medicine and director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship program, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about the restless realm of YouTube's sleep meditation channels.

March 15: Match Day was featured in a WPVI-TV (6ABC) segment. Match Day is when medical students learn the results of the National Resident Matching Program, which uses an algorithm to place students into residency programs around the country.

March 8: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, authored a “Medical Mystery” for the Philadelphia Inquirer about whether Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death could have been prevented.

April 2019

April 30: Rohit Mukherjee, a student in the College of Medicine and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Kensington Voice story picked up by WHYY.org about how secondary stress affects people responding to overdoses in Kensington.

April 23: Paul Nyirjesy, MD, professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and director of the Drexel Vaginitis Center, was quoted in a Bustle story about the idea of using garlic to treat yeast infections.

April 23: Kayla Socarras, a Microbiology & Immunology PhD student, was quoted in a Yahoo! Lifestyle story about an impending uptick in bug populations this summer and how to avoid tick bites.

April 19: The appointment of Walter Harris, MD, as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology was reported by Becker’s ASC Review.

April 17: The appointment of Walter Harris, MD, as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology was reported by the Philadelphia Tribune.

April 15: A partnership between the College of Medicine and the New York Academy of Art, to provide art and medical students the opportunity to sketch and study human physiology, was featured in a National Geographic story about the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci.

April 8: A women’s leadership event co-hosted by the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership was featured on a WPHL-TV (Phl-17) newscast

April 3: The Philadelphia Business Journal reported on the announcement of Charles B. Cairns, MD, as the new dean of the College of Medicine. President John Fry was quoted in the story.

April 3: An upcoming conference discussing topics including suicide risk screening, family-based interventions and challenges involved in psychopharmacological treatment was mentioned in a WPVI-TV (6-abc) story.

May 2019

May 31: Nancy Spector, MD, executive director of the ELAM program, told the story of her path to academic medicine, faculty development and ELAM, and discussed the importance of sponsorship, mentorship, gender equity and leadership on the Faculty Factory podcast.

May 31: President John Fry was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about the fate of two primary teaching hospitals that serve Drexel College of Medicine students.

May 31: Humaira H. Khan, MD, and Arundathi Jayatilleke, MD, associate professors of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, were featured in a Healio Rheumatology article about a novel infusion center at Drexel.

May 31: A WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment reported talks between Drexel University and American Academic Health Systems LLC over the future of Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

May 29: Reading Hospital welcomed 20 students who will study a variety of medical disciplines at the facility, the Reading Eagle reported. The students, all in their third year of medical school, were treated to a luncheon at the hospital to mark the beginning of their studies.

May 29: Research led by Meera Harhay, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, was featured in a Healio Nephrology article. The study found that even planned and advised weight loss could be dangerous for kidney transplant candidates if it’s not closely monitored.

May 22: Research led by Meera Harhay, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, was featured in a HealthDay News. The study found that patients who lost 10 percent or more of their body weight prior to a kidney transplant had an 18 percent higher risk of death after the transplant.

May 21: A story about Drexel having signed a letter of intent for the development of a new, combined academic medicine physician practice plan with Tower Health via Tower Health Medical Group was picked up by Becker’s Hospital Review.

May 20: Commencement remarks by Stan Silverman, vice chair of the Drexel University Board of Trustees, were published by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

May 17: The College of Medicine 2019 Commencement at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts was featured in WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) broadcasts. Alum David J. Shulkin, MD, former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, served as the speaker at Commencement.

May 8: Philadelphia will host Women 100, in celebration of the United States' 100th year since women won the right to vote. The Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership has several events planned featuring interactive exhibits, history lessons and leadership forums. A video about the celebration aired on NBC10.

May 3: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, authored a "Medical Mystery" story for the Philadelphia Inquirer about what caused Gerald Ford to get a severe headache during the 2000 Republican National Convention.

June 2019

June 27: Drexel was mentioned in stories about Pennsylvania ordering Hahnemann University Hospital to cease and desist plans to begin closing down operations. The Philadelphia Business Journal, Philly Voice and WHYY were among the media outlets that covered the story.

June 27: Drexel Medicine’s Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice provided free confidential HIV testing at Free Library locations as part of National HIV Testing Day. The event was featured on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and KYW-TV (CBS-3).

June 26: Research by Suzanne Boyle, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, about barriers to kidney transplant facing HIV patients was featured in a Reuters Health article.

June 24: Drexel was mentioned in a Reading Eagle story about the College of Medicine at Tower Health site.

June 24: Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, participated in numerous interviews in conjunction with her attendance at an event in Harrisburg celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s vote to ratify the 19th amendment, which eventually allowed women to vote, including on ABC 27, WESB, WBRE and Penn Live.

June 24: Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, was featured in a WITF segment and Pennsylvania Capital-Star article on gender disparities among those in public office and efforts to mobilize female voters.

June 24: An editorial about the local benefits of the opening of Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in West Reading appeared in the Reading Eagle.

June 20: The groundbreaking for Drexel University College of Medicine's campus at Tower Health in West Reading was featured in Becker’s Hospital Review and GlobeSt.com.

June 20: The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that it had approved three companies to grow medical marijuana for research in partnership with medical schools at Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University and Penn State. The Philadelphia Inquirer, WHTM-TV (ABC-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and KDKA-TV (CBS-Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) covered the news.

June 19: Ignacio Valencia, MD, a professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Reuters Health article about how flashing lights at electronic dance music concerts could cause epileptic seizures in young people who may not know they have a vulnerability.

June 18: Brett Angel, MD, a faculty member in the Division of Cardiology, was quoted in a DOTmed Health Care Business News story about his collaborative research with Steven Wrenn, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, to develop a cardiac imaging contrast agent triggered by the heart's electrical activity. The research was also featured in a June 24 article in Medgadget.

June 17: An article about retirement authored by Stan Silverman, vice chair of the Drexel University Board of Trustees, which also referenced his remarks at the College of Medicine's commencement ceremony, was published in the Philadelphia Business Journal.

June 17: The groundbreaking for the construction of the Tower Health regional campus in West Reading was featured in Lehigh Valley Business, Reading Eagle and WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania).

June 14: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the Department of Medicine, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer article looking at former U.S. President James Monroe’s malaria diagnosis. Monroe was diagnosed with malaria in 1785 while serving in the U.S. Congress, but medical historians believe his symptoms point to pulmonary tuberculosis.

June 13: A microbiology and immunology research lab that focuses on identifying diseases carried by ticks, led by Garth Ehrlich, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology, was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about a similar lab currently being operated at East Stroudsburg University.

June 13: Agustin Legido, MD, PhD, a professor of pediatrics and neurology, was quoted in a Spectrum News story about research out of George Washington University that suggests autism is caused by a genetic mutation that disables mitochondria in brain cells.

June 10: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, served as a guest expert on ReachMD’s Crohn’s and Colitis podcast. Nandi discussed how to approach sexual and intimacy issues for inflammatory bowel disease patients, including quality of life measures, methods for maintaining healthy intimate relationships, and respecting boundaries, as well as the best resources for health practitioners.

June 7: Ajay Kohli, MD, a radiology resident, was quoted in a Radiology Business article on the challenges associated with regulating artificial intelligence solutions designed and developed to provide care for patients.

June 3: Third-year Drexel College of Medicine student Noe Cabello was the first Latino valedictorian at Reading High School, and now will be studying at Reading Hospital for a year, reports a Reading Eagle article.

July 2019

July 31: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, was quoted in a HealthCentral article about the use of biologic drug therapies for ulcerative colitis.

July 29: Emily Steinberg, artist-in-residence at the College in Medicine, was featured in a WHYY article about her work teaching visual storytelling to students and residents

July 26: Woman’s Medical College, a legacy institution of the College of Medicine, was featured in an Atlas Obscura article on a pillow sham embroidered by students in the 1890s.

July 24: The Health Outreach Project was awarded a $20,000 grant from CVS Pharmacy that will go toward overdose reversal training, naloxone distribution and other education initiatives. The grant was mentioned in coverage about CVS's efforts to reduce opioid theft, reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, KYW-TV (CBS-3), Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pennsylvania), WPVI-TV (6-abc), CW-57, Philadelphia Business Journal and WTXF-TV (Fox-29).

July 23: Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, was quoted in a U.S. News and World Report article about whether the Candida diet can help prevent yeast infections.

July 22: Modern Healthcare released its ranking of the 10 largest allopathic in the United States, by enrollment, with Drexel University College of Medicine at number six.

July 22: The College of Medicine was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal story about the bidding procedure approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware regarding the residency program at Hahnemann University Hospital. Bloomberg and WHYY also reported the story on July 19.

July 20: The College of Medicine was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about the impact of the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital on the University.

July 18: Drexel was mentioned in stories about changes to the Drexel University Physicians practice plan as a result of Hahnemann University Hospital’s closure. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Business Journal were among the outlets that covered the story.

July 15: John M. Fontaine, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology, is quoted in a July 15 Circulation article about community-based interventions aimed at improving cardiovascular care for underserved populations.

July 15: Drexel's College of Medicine was mentioned in a WTXF-TV(FOX-29) "Good Day Philadelphia" story about presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders joining protests of the closing of Hahnemann University Hospital today. Philly Voice posted a related story.

July 12: Drexel's College of Medicine was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer column raising questions about how politicians and the city's other institutions might have contributed to the economic and political environment that led to Hahnemann University Hospital closing.

July 11: Drexel was mentioned in WHYY.org and Philadelphia Inquirer stories about bankruptcy proceedings regarding Hahnemann University Hospital. AAMC News (Association of American Medical Colleges) also published a story about what happens what a teaching hospital closes.

July 11: Meera Harhay, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, was interviewed for a Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A about her recent research showing that those who lose significant weight — 10 percent of their body weight — prior to receiving a kidney transplant are at a higher risk for a poor outcome.

July 11: Paul Nyirjesy, MD, professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, was quoted in a Prevention article about common causes of vaginal itching.

July 10: Drexel was mentioned in stories about Hahnemann University Hospital and Tower Health having entered into a letter of intent to transfer the majority of the residency and fellowship programs at Hahnemann/Drexel University to Tower Health. The Philadelphia Inquirer, KYW-TV (CBS-3), Philadelphia Business Journal and WHYY were among the outlets that reported the story.

July 9: Drexel was mentioned in stories about Hahnemann University Hospital closing down its maternity unit. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Business Journal and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) were among the outlets that reported the story.

July 9: Nancy D. Spector, MD, executive director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program, associate dean for faculty development and professor of pediatrics, was quoted in an American Academy of Pediatric News article about how pediatricians can negotiate for a raise or more resources for their practice.

July 8: Kevin D'Mello, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine, wrote an op-ed in Philadelphia Magazine about the impact the closing of Hahnemann University will have on Philadelphia.

July 6: The Community Health Worker Peer Project, an initiative of the Healing Hurt People program based out of the Department of Emergency Medicine, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

July 3: Drexel's partnership with the Lazarex Cancer Foundation to establish Community IMPACT, a program that will focus on reducing cancer and improving health outcomes in Philadelphia, was featured in a Technically Philly story. The program involves the Dornsife School of Public Health, College of Nursing and Health Professions and College of Medicine.

July 3: Drexel was mentioned in stories by multiple media outlets about the future of medical residents and fellows at Hahnemann University Hospital. The Philadelphia Inquirer, WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WHYY were among the outlets that reported on the story.

July 2: Drexel was mentioned in stories about bankruptcy proceedings for Hahnemann University Hospital. The Wall Street Journal, WPVI-TV (6-abc), KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and Law360 were among the outlets that reported the story.

July 1: Drexel was mentioned in a WHYY story about Hahnemann University Hospital diverting trauma patients elsewhere and in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the corporate owners of Hahnemann filing for bankruptcy protection.

August 2019

August 29: Ted Corbin, MD, a professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and John Rich, MD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were interviewed in a WTXF-TV (FOX-29) segment about Healing Hurt People, their trauma recovery program.

August 27: Vision 2020, an initiative for women's equality in the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership, was featured in a Main Line Media News brief about its "Toast to Tenacity" event that recognized the anniversary of women's suffrage.

August 26: Vision 2020, an initiative for women's equality in the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, was featured in a WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment for its "Toast to Tenacity" event that marked the 99 years since the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote.

August 23: Meera N. Harhay, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, led research reporting that Medicaid expansion has helped more low-income adults with advanced kidney disease avoid the costs and poor quality-of-life associated with dialysis. The findings were mentioned in a WINK-TV (CBS-Fort Myers, Florida) story about a shortage of kidney transplants available in Florida.

August 23: Garth D. Ehrlich, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, was quoted in an NJ.com opinion article on common myths about Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment.

August 22: The College of Medicine was included in a U.S. News & World Report story for being among 10 medical schools in the country with the most students. The story was picked up by Yahoo News.

August 22: States that implemented Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw greater increases in covered preemptive kidney transplants than did non-expansion states, according to a recently published study led by Meera N. Harhay, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension. The findings were covered by Healio Nephrology and Healthcare Finance News.

August 20: Research led by Meera N. Harhay, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, reports that Medicaid expansion has helped more young, low-income adults with advanced kidney disease avoid the costs and poor quality-of-life associated with dialysis. The findings were featured in a Healthcare Dive news brief.

August 13: Mary Ann Kuzma, MD, a professor of medicine, shared insights on exercise for seniors in an episode of Seeking Solutions with Suzanne. The segment starts at around the 10:20 mark.

August 9: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, authored a "Medical Mystery" story for the Philadelphia Inquirer about what killed Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

August 9: The 2019 White Coat Ceremony, where 260 first-year medical students in the Class of 2023 officially began their medical education, was reported in a 6-abc segment.

August 8: The death of Divya Subramanian-Khurana, MD, professor of pediatrics and neurology, who was killed in a plane crash last week along with her husband, Jasvir Khurana, a physician at Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine, and their daughter, Kiran, was reported in numerous media outlets including the Philadelphia Inquirer.

August 3: Nancy D. Spector, MD, professor of pediatrics, associate dean for faculty development and executive director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about Philadelphia-area doctors fighting sexual harassment and gender pay gaps by joining Time's Up Healthcare. Drexel University College of Medicine is a signatory of the organization.

August 2: Daniel Taylor, DO, professor of pediatrics, wrote a medical mystery article for the Philadelphia Inquirer about a young lifeguard with dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin condition that led to a diagnosis of celiac disease for the patient.

August 2: Drexel was mentioned in a WHYY story about tuition remission benefits for College of Medicine faculty and staff impacted by the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital.

August 1: Ted Corbin, MD, professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and John Rich, MD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in a Philadelphia Citizen story about Healing Hurt People, their trauma recovery program.

September 2019

September 30: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, was quoted in an Elemental article about the struggle to accurately diagnose slow-moving autoimmune disease.

September 28: Richard Hamilton, MD, professor and chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, was quoted in a FOX News segment on the debate over the safety and efficacy of the herbal supplement kratom. The story was picked up by local FOX affiliates nationwide.

September 27: Robert Sataloff, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and senior associate dean for clinical academic specialties, was quoted in a Slate story about remedies that could help to clear out mucus in the mouth and throat.

September 22: Theodore Fallon Jr., MD, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, was quoted in a Boston Globe article about how doctors sharing details about their own health can influence the relationships they have with patients.

September 21: Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine and chief of the Division of Sports Medicine, was quoted in an article in The Tribune-Democrat about the intended use of medical marijuana.

September 17: Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer column encouraging physicians to support their patients’ health trajectories “with words to empower and heal,” quoting Toni Morrison.

September 16: Robert Sataloff, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and senior associate dean for clinical academic specialties, was interviewed in a Monthly Prescribing Reference "Right Dose of Information" blog post about whether or not aging physicians should be required to undergo cognitive testing to continue practicing.

September 13: Daniel Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a “Medical Mystery” article for the Philadelphia Inquirer about a 13-year-old reporting redness and pain in her ears, despite nothing turning up in her initial physical exam.

September 13: Research by Meera N. Harhay, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, about how Medicaid expansion has affected low-income adults with advanced kidney disease, was picked up by Physician's Briefing.

September 10: Garth Ehrlich, PhD, a professor of microbiology and immunology, and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, was quoted in a Grid Philly story about why we're seeing more cases of Lyme disease.

September 6: C. Virginia O'Hayer, PhD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, was mentioned in mHealth Intelligence and Cystic Fibrosis News Today articles about her research on a talk therapy telemedicine treatment for cystic fibrosis.

September 6: The College of Medicine was mentioned in a TribLive article about Pennsylvania looking to bolster homegrown cannabis research by finding more medical marijuana companies to partner with medical schools.

September 2: Vision 2020, an initiative for women's equality in the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership, was mentioned in a CSPAN broadcast of a panel on leaders in women's equality and suffrage hosted at the National Constitution Center.

October 2019

October 31: Elowyn Corby, Vision 2020 program manager in the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership, was mentioned in a Pike County Courier story about her serving on a panel celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage.

October 30: David Bennett, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry, was quoted in a PsyPost story about his research that suggests gender nonconforming behaviors in early childhood may be a risk factor for development of depressive symptoms in adolescence.

October 25: Allan B. Schwartz, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer “Medical Mystery” article about U.S. President John Adams’ mood swings and behavior shifts.

October 23: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, co-hosted a ReachMD podcast episode on the shifting expectations of care in the management of Crohn's disease.

October 21: Daniel R. Taylor, DO, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer article about why he asks all the families of his young patients if they are working, staying at home or in school.

October 18: Daniel R. Taylor, DO, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer medical mystery column about the cause of a teenage patient’s severe stomach pain.

October 18: Ana E. Núñez, MD, professor of medicine; associate dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and the director of the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health and Women's Health Education Program, was quoted in a mindbodygreen article about how a father’s mental health and behavior affects his child.

October 12: Anita Ko, MD, an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, was interviewed in an NPR segment about variations in sleep cycles. The story was reported by a number affiliates across the country.

October 10: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an associate professor in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about probiotics and gut health.

October 8: Ana Núñez, MD, professor of medicine; associate dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and the director of the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health and Women's Health Education Program, was profiled in an Al Día story about her leadership as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in health care.

October 4: College of Medicine students Troy Anlage, Ishani Khatiwala, Rostyslav Bukachevskyy, Swaksha Rachuri and Zane Kaleem wrote a letter to the editor published by Philadelphia Weekly on recent efforts to combat use of e-cigarettes in the United States.

October 3: Nancy Spector, MD, executive director of the ELAM program and associate dean for faculty development, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about a new 2019 census of women board members of medical and educational institutions in the Greater Philadelphia area. Spector suggests requiring boards to enforce gender parity, improve transparency and establish metrics.

October 2: Drexel was included in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about why Tower Health was interested in acquiring St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

November 2019

November 29: Drexel’s collaboration with Tower Health was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal article about mergers that are reshaping the Philadelphia region’s health care industry.

November 27: The College of Medicine was mentioned in a Philadelphia magazine story about the efforts of local medical schools to recruit and support more black men in medicine.

November 26: Christian Sell, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, was quoted in United Press International, Specialty Medical Dialogues and Medical Life Sciences about his research exploring the use of rapamycin, a drug typically used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, to reduce signs of skin aging. His research and findings were also covered in Economic Times Healthworld, ScienceBlog, McKnights Long-Term Care News, Medical News Today and Derm City.

November 18: The College of Medicine was included in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about counseling and alternative therapy support that local medical schools offer their students. Lisa Chang, a student in the College of Medicine, was quoted in the story.

November 14: Nancy Spector, MD, executive director of the ELAM program and associate dean for faculty development, was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about leading a recently published study on the myths behind the gender imbalance in pediatrics leadership. The study was also featured in WIA Report.

November 11: The Physician Leadership Academy created by the Drexel Solutions Institute for physicians in the Crozer-Keystone Health System was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story. The program’s goal is to get doctors to think about the business side of health care. David Stein, MD, professor and chair in the Department of Surgery, and one of the teachers of the class, was quoted in the story.

November 5: Daniel R. Taylor, DO, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer article in which he discusses what he is doing to combat unconscious bias in his care for patients and offers advice for his peers.

December 2019

December 30: The purchase of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children by Drexel and Tower Health was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece about the top health care moments of 2019. The purchase was also mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal story.

December 23: President John Fry was included in a Philadelphia Business Journal story about the highs and lows of 2019 for Philadelphia area executives.

December 17: The completion of the acquisition of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children by Drexel and Tower Health, was reported by The Mercury and GlobeSt.com.

December 15: Clarissa O’Conor, third-year medical student, co-authored an op-ed in in-House about the closing of Hahnemann University Hospital.

December 12: Nancy D. Spector, MD, executive director of the ELAM program and associate dean for faculty development, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about women outnumbering men at medical colleges both in Philadelphia and nationwide.

December 11: Christian Sell, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and colleagues, recently published research showing a possible new use for Rapamycin — as a way to slow skin aging. The findings were covered by Medical News Bulletin and Gilmore Health News.

December 9: Thomas Trojian, MD, professor in the Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine, chief of the Division of Sports Medicine and director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship program, was quoted in a WHYY.org story about whether there is a justification for the Philadelphia 76ers’ decision to limit the playing time of Joel Embiid, a strategy known as "load management." The story was also picked up by The Philadelphia Tribune.

December 6: Ramesh Raghupathi, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy, was quoted in a MedicalXPress article about conducting research into what explains gender differences in concussion severity.

December 2: Daniel R. Taylor, DO, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, authored a Philadelphia Inquirer column about the importance of an accurate Census count for funding safety net programs that help children.

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