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.
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
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.
Congratulations to the 2022 Prize Winners
- First place: "It Was Only One Bullet..."
by Mark Chilutti, Assistant Vice President of Development
- Second place: "Your Last Shot"
by Keyur Patel, MD, General Surgery Resident
- Second place: "One Surgeon's Story of Gun Violence"
by Adam Frank, MD, Transplant Surgeon
- Third place: "One Lucky Day"
by Margaret Kreher, MD, Department of Family & Community Medicine
Please join us for a reception featuring readings by the winners on Thursday, November 17, from 5:30 - 7 pm in the Eakins Lounge at Jefferson Alumni Hall at 1oth and Locust on the Center City Campus.
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
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.
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