Gun Violence Prevention Symposium

Bringing together diverse voices and perspectives to advance meaningful, evidence-based approaches to gun violence prevention.
About this Event

Gun Violence Prevention Symposium

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:00-8:00 PM

Venue: Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University

Join us for an evening of interdisciplinary learning, dialogue, and collaboration hosted by the Jefferson Center for Injury Research & Prevention and the Department of Surgery. Hear from leading voices in gun violence prevention, engage in conversations with experts and peers, and connect with physicians, researchers, educators, students, and advocates to exchange ideas and advance evidence-based approaches to building safer communities together.

All are welcome!

Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Leading Voices in Gun Violence Prevention

Info: 1. Opening Remarks by Dr. Charles Yeo, Thomas Jefferson's Chair of Surgery

2. Dr. Joel Fein, Co-Director Center for Violence Prevention, CHOP

3. Dr. Selwyn Rogers, Founding Director UChicago Medicine Trauma Center, Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Refreshments, Tabling, Networking, Soul Shots exhibition
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Remarks