This is an incredibly difficult time. Our community is hurting. To echo the words of our leaders, Drs. Klasko, Tykocinski, and Meyer, racism will not be tolerated here. They recently wrote, “The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, and the harassment of people of color, are devastating failures of our society.” For those looking to support your students, your colleagues, to learn, there are many resources, including the BRAVE conversations series with new Chief Diversity Officer Lisette Martinez. There’s a lot of work to do.
Sincerely, Edyta + Karuna Science Writers, Marketing and Communications
Jefferson Researchers Take On the Coronavirus From harnessing the power of the immune system to understanding the role of gut microbiota in combating COVID-19, Jefferson scientists are doing their part to find a way out of the pandemic.