More than two decades after the 1991 war in the Persian Gulf, over a quarter of the 700,000 veterans who served are still suffering from chronic fatigue, memory loss, joint pain, insomnia and stomach problems. […]
Author: Lauren Ingeno
Lauren is a news officer who covers medicine, nursing, biomedical engineering and psychology. She graduated from Penn State and worked in communications at the George Washington University before coming to Drexel. After spending two years in Washington, DC, she is happy to be back in her hometown, where people appreciate the importance of a decent hoagie roll. She enjoys discovering new podcasts and exploring Philadelphia. Follow her at @lauren_geno. Contact Lauren at 215.895.2614 or lingeno@drexel.edu.
Drexel College of Medicine Physicians Among Philadelphia Magazine’s “Top Docs”
The May 2017 issue of Philadelphia magazine features its annual list of Top Docs™, and 49 Drexel University College of Medicine physicians have been named among the region’s best. Here is the complete list of Drexel […]
How Drexel Scientists are Communicating Their Research
Being able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and results — without muddled jargon getting in the way — is essential for sound public decision-making. Most academic research is funded with taxpayer dollars, after all. And […]
Media Watch: What Happens to Your Body Before a Car Crash?
In one basement lab at Drexel University, undergraduate Evan Bisirri is instructed to strap in and hold on tight as he seats himself inside a crash-test simulator. A wild ride is about to begin. But […]
Snapshot: Researchers Showcase Wound Healing Patch on Capitol Hill
For millions of Americans suffering from chronic wounds, a wearable patch — powered by inaudible sound waves — could offer a life-changing solution. That’s the story Drexel University researchers told legislators, scientists and industry partners […]
Q+A: Why Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer?
A new study from the American Cancer Society points out a mysterious trend: Colorectal cancer rates are declining rapidly overall in the United States, but increasing among young adults. In fact, compared with Americans born […]
Deleting This Fatty Acid Receptor Helps Mice Recover From Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers from Drexel University and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have discovered a new target for treating spinal cord injury. In a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the scientists […]
Media Watch: The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
The first big winter storm of the year has arrived in Philadelphia, meaning it’s time to grab your shovel. Unfortunately, scooping up snow can be more than a nuisance — it often has tragic consequences. […]
Q+A: Changes Are Coming to Youth Football. Will They Make the Game Any Safer?
A future without Super Bowls sounds unimaginable, but amid growing concerns about football’s connection to head injuries, the sport’s pool of young players seems to be shrinking. Citing declining participation and public perception that the […]
Q+A: Why Are So Many Black Women Dying From Cervical Cancer?
Thanks to Pap tests and vaccinations, cervical cancer is highly preventable. “Essentially no woman should get cervical cancer,” according to Kymberlee Montgomery, DrNP, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions […]