The UPenn PRC is a catalyst for research in chronic disease prevention and a leader in advancing the science and practice of prevention research. Along with our ongoing studies in cancer prevention, cognitive health, and new strategies for weight loss, we’re researching adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancers, the economic impact of clinical trials, and a Penn-community partnership, the Philadelphia Health Leadership Institute. We invite you to learn more about these projects and our dedicated investigators and staff on this website.
– Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH
UPenn PRC director

Karen Glanz, PhD, MPH
UPenn PRC Director

Kevin Volpp, MD, PhD
UPenn PRC Director
Affiliated Faculty

Frances Barg, PhD, MEd
Principal Investigator, Advisor

Alison Buttenheim, PhD, MBA
Evaluation Core Co-Lead

Carolyn Cannuscio, ScD, ScM
Community Engagement Core Co-Lead

David Grande, MD, MPA
Community Engagement Core Co-Lead

John Holmes, PhD
Evaluation Core Co-lead

Jason Karlawish, MD
Cognitive Aging & Brain Health

Heather Klusaritz, PhD, MSW
Co-Investigator

Marilyn Schapira, MD, MPH
Co-Investigator

Andrew Strasser, PhD
Co-Investigator

Douglas Wiebe, PhD
Training Core Lead