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Science Finally Figured Out How To Make Effective RSV Vaccines. Will Seniors Care?
Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 26 STAT article about hurdles in the way of adoption of RSV vaccines among older adults.
We’ll Soon Have Tools To Protect Infants Against RSV. Can We Put Them To Good Use?
Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 24 STAT article about vaccines and monoclonal antibody products for RSV that are racing toward the end of the development pipeline.
Drexel’s Westphal Bridge Scholars Program Helping First Gen Students Stay on Track to Graduate
Denise Snow, a program director for Diversity Programs & Partnerships and Sinai Simmons an undergraduate, both in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design were interviewed during a May 22 WPVI-TV (6abc) segment about the Westphal Bridge Scholars Program, which helps first generation students stay on track to graduate.
Photos: Innovators Gather at PHL Inno’s Inaugural Event ‘Steering Startups’ With John Fry, Allison Goldberg
President John Fry was featured in a May 22 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the outlet's "Steering Startups" event on May 18. Fry was one of three featured speakers at the event to discuss innovation and the startup ecosystem in Philadelphia.

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Food, nutrition
Quinlan’s research focuses on identifying potential unique food safety risks for minority racial/ethnic and low-income populations. Quinlan co-developed the Don’t Wash Your Chicken campaign based on surveys conducted by her laboratory finding that washing raw poultry is a common unsafe handling practice across multiple demographics. Her laboratory also conducts basic research on Campylobacter jejuni, a leading bacterial cause of foodborne illness, which is common on chicken.
Criminology & Justice Studies
D'Ovidio researches the intersection of computer technology, crime and the criminal justice system. He directs Drexel's research program in computer crime and digital forensics. In the past, he has worked with the New York City Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department on research projects involving computer crime. His work with the law enforcement community also includes training investigators on techniques to trace Internet communication and seize electronic evidence and cell phones.
creative arts therapies
Kaimal’s research focuses on understanding the way that creative self-expression affects human emotions and other brain processes. Her work particularly focuses on the ways people's experiences influence what they create, and how art-making can be used to reduce stress and stress-related issues.

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