Practice and Research Seminar Series
Once a month from 12pm-1pm, the Center for Public Health holds a monthly “Practice and Research” virtual seminars.
Join a community of public health leaders
Are you interested in presenting at a Practice and Research Seminar? Or know a public health leader you would like to nominate to speak?
Reach out to us! Please send us a message by emailing PennCPH@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
About the Practice and Research series
Register for the seriesCenter for Public Health Senior Fellows and other University leaders will present on timely and critical public health topics to the larger Center for Public Health network, including community partners and key stakeholders. The seminar format will include a brief presentation from a featured speaker, followed by a Q&A forum. Participants will discuss current public health challenges, new developments in the field, and best practices in practice and research.
The monthly “P and R” seminar is designed to serve as a dedicated space to bring together interdisciplinary public health senior leaders across the University, and ultimately advance collaboration and innovation in public health.
We’re very excited about continuing to grow a virtual community of public health leaders at Penn!
Spring 2026 calendar
| Date | Time | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| DateDecember 4, 2025 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | SpeakerMegan S. Ryerson, PhD |
| DateJanuary 12, 2026 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | SpeakerKimberly Arnold Jenkins, PhD, MPH |
| DateFebruary 2, 2026 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | SpeakerJoseph Nwadiuko, MD, PhD |
| DateMarch 2, 2026 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | SpeakerShekinah Fashaw-Walters, PhD |
| DateApril 13, 2026 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | SpeakerChelsea Reinhard, DVM, MPH |
| DateMay 4, 2026 | Time12-1pm ET | Virtual | Speaker Derek M. Griffith, PhD |