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Jefferson Center for Injury Research & Prevention

A Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health center for the study of Injury Science

The Jefferson Center for Injury Research and Prevention (JCIRP) is modelled after the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lead agency for our country in addressing the societal burden of injury. The Center was formed with the intent of establishing a national center of expertise in the field of Injury Prevention and Control.

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Master of Public Health Program

About the Center

Our Mission

Our mission is to save life and reduce disability through collaborative research that inspires global solutions to prevent injury. 

Our Vision

We are passionate about keeping humanity free from harm through high impact injury science research.  

Core Programs

  • Research
  • Education
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Community Engagement
Learn more about Our Center

The Drs. Theresa & Charles Yeo Writing Prize

This annual writing contest of the Eakins Writers’ Workshop, is an invitation for all members of the Jefferson community to engage in the empowering act of writing. This year's topic was the LGBTQ+ Experience.

 3rd Annual Yeo Writing Prize Awards Ceremony

Please join us for a reception featuring readings by the winners on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 - 7 pm in the Eakins Lounge at Jefferson Alumni Hall at 10th and Locust on the Center City Campus.

Prize Webpage

Research Projects

Our projects and collaborations explore the causes of unintentional and intentional injury in society. Topics include:

  • Bike Safety
  • Concussion in Youth Sports
  • Fall Prevention
  • Gun Violence
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Evanescent Journal

Evanescent is a literary journal published by JCIRP and dedicated to stories of injury and all its victims.

We seek submissions of high-quality writing on themes related to injury, including short nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. All submissions will be reviewed by an editorial committee of Jefferson faculty members and students. 

All members of the Jefferson community are welcomed to submit. 

Read/Download Evanescent
Evanescent Submission

  • Contact Us

    Jefferson Center for Injury Research & Prevention

    Stanton B. Miller, MD, MPH, FACS
    Executive Director
    Clinical Associate Professor of
    Surgery, Emergency Medicine, & Population Health

    1015 Walnut Street, Suite 703
    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    215-503-1016 
    215-923-7957 fax