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'' Alison Buttenheim Addresses the Rise of Vaccine Hesitancy and Strategies to Rebuild Public Trust, SCIAM “Learn how to have productive conversations about difficult topics with people you love.” Alison Buttenheim told April 16, 2025
'' PSC & PARC Associates Co-author Research on Simple Visual Tool to Improve HIV Medication Adherence in Philadelphia, Penn LDI PSC and PARC Associates Aaron Richterman, Atheendar Venkataramani, and March 26, 2025
IMAGE OF A DOCTORE HOLDING VACCINATION SYRINGE Alison Buttenheim is quoted in an article discussing shifting attitudes toward vaccination in the 'post-COVID' era, WHYY “Some people came out of the COVID experience thinking like, ‘Thank God for vaccines, yay. I will stand on the barricades to make this happen for folks. September 3, 2024
A Vaccine Alison Buttenheim Spoke on the Decline of Vaccination Rates Post COVID-19, The Atlantic “We’ve substantially caught up, which is incredible. January 11, 2024
" " Research Blogs that Caught your attention, Penn LDI Penn LDI highlights health policy research blogs featuring PARC and PSC associates.  Citations: January 3, 2024
" " Alison Buttenheim talks on Lifted Researchers’ Altmetric Media Scores, Penn LDI Penn LDI quotes Alison Buttenheim on the study of how a Pe August 28, 2023
" " Alison Buttenheim discusses the NASEM Report on Behavioral Economics, CHIBE In a Q& A with CHIBE, Alison Buttenheim< May 9, 2023
" " Alison Buttenheim's paper wins the 2022 American Journal of Health Promotion’s Editor in Chief Award, Penn LDI Penn LDI features Alison Buttenheim's paper on 'fighting li February 22, 2023
Alison Buttenheim, Angela Duckworth, and Kevin Volpp examined the impact of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes on COVID-19 vaccination rates, Penn Today Penn Today shared the results of a UPenn-led study co-authored by PSC/PARC Research Associates Kevin G. October 10, 2022
Allison Buttenheim was quoted in WHYY about Philadelphia parents trying to get COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their young kids Allison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in WHYY about Philadelphia parents trying to get COVID-19 vaccine appointments for July 3, 2022
Harsha Thirumurthy, Kevin G. Volpp, and Allison M. Buttenheim’s recent paper was featured in a Penn LDI blog post Harsha Thirumurthy, Kevin G. Volpp, and Allison M. May 26, 2022
Alison M. Buttenheim was quoted in The Atlantic on the potential need for annual COVID-19 shots Alison M. March 17, 2022
Alison M. Buttenheim was quoted in The Washington Post about cities lifting mask and proof of vaccination mandates Alison M. March 2, 2022
Alison Buttenheim and Kevin Volpp Named Members to NASEM Committee Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) and Kevin G. February 16, 2022
Research by Alison Buttenheim and Harsha Thirumurthy Featured in New Video Research, published in AIDS and Behavior, by Alison M. February 15, 2022
Alison M. Buttenheim was Quoted in The Washington Post about Booster Vaccine Uptake Alison M. December 18, 2021
Alison Buttenheim quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in  September 15, 2021
Alison Buttenheim was quoted in The New York Times about Vaccine Mandates Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in The New York Ti September 9, 2021
Alison Buttenheim quoted in Five Thighty Eight Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in Five Thirty-Eight< September 7, 2021
Alison M. Buttenheim publishes a systematic review of clinical directed nudges in the context of healthcare Alison M. Buttenheim's study titled "Systematic review of clinician-directed nudges in healthcare contexts" was cited in a blog post on the Penn LDI website. August 18, 2021
Alison Buttenheim interviewed for WHYY’s Radio Times podcast Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was interviewed for WHYY's Radio Times pod July 22, 2021
Alison Buttenheim quoted in MarketWatch Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in  June 20, 2021
Alison Buttenheim quoted in The Washington Post Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in The Washington April 26, 2021
Pilar Gonalons-Pons and Alison Buttenheim featured in The New York Times Pilar Gonalons-Pons (PSC Research Associate) and Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was fea April 21, 2021
Alison Buttenheim featured in The New York Times about vaccination campaign Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was quoted in The New York Times March 31, 2021
Alison Buttenheim Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer Alison M. January 21, 2021
Alison Buttenheim featured in Penn Today about COVID-19 vaccine Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was featured in a Penn Today  January 15, 2021
Alison Buttenheim featured in Flashpoint Radio Segment Alison M. December 22, 2020
Alison Buttenheim named Scientific Director of CHIBE Alison M. December 6, 2020
Alison Buttenheim featured in Penn Today Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was featured in a Penn Today article  September 21, 2020
" " Initiative by PSC/PARC Associates - Kevin Volpp, Atheendar Venkatramani, Alison Buttenheim and Rachel Werner featured in Penn LDI Blog New initiative called Bold Solutions: Dismantle Racism. September 17, 2020
Alison Buttenheim quoted in ABC News article Alison M. July 2, 2020
Alison Buttenheim quote in The Philadelphia Inquirer Alison M. June 13, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim interviewed for NPR’s The Pulse Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was recently interviewed in a segment of NPR's The Pulse. May 14, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim interviewed for Philadelphia Magazine Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) was interviewed for an article in Philadelphia Magazine about lifting restrictions and social distancing in Philadelphia. May 14, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim featured in NPR article Alison M. May 14, 2020
" " Rachel Werner and Alison Buttenheim featured in LDI Virtual Seminar Rachel M. Werner (PARC Research Associate) and Alison M. April 20, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim Featured On Connecticut Public Radio Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) talks about the social distancing practices that will need to continue. Listen here. April 12, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim Discusses Handling of COVID-19 in Amplify Nursing Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) and colleague discuss where we are at in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen at Amplify Nursing. March 26, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim Quoted in RollCall About Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) discusses how the spread of misinformation regarding the COVID-19 should be checked at all levels of government. March 17, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim Talks About Adhering to Social Distancing Guidelines Alison M. Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) talks about how important and difficult it is to adhere to social distancing guidelines to flatten the coronavirus curve. March 11, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing COVID-19 Alison M. March 7, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim featured in Radio Times WHYY Segment on Social-Distancing Measures Alison Buttenheim (PSC Research Associate) discusses individual behaviors that can stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). March 5, 2020
A Project by Alison M. Buttenheim and Harsha Thirumurthy was Named in MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Competition The proposal spearheaded by Alison M. February 18, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim and Harsha Thirumurthy establish a behavioral economics "Nudge Unit" in South Africa Alison M. February 4, 2020
Alison M. Buttenheim and Harsha Thirumurthy Featured in Behavioral Scientist Alison M. January 20, 2020
PSC Associates selected for 2020 LDI Pilot Research Grants Congratulations to Principal Investigators, Atul Gupta and David S. Mandell, alongside Co-Investigators, Alison M. January 8, 2020
PSC Associate, Alison M. Buttenheim brief congressional baby caucus Alison Buttenheim, PhD, MBA , was invited by Representative Rosa DeLauro to brief the Congressional Baby Caucus on December 4, 2019, on the topic of vaccine hesitancy as a threat to infant health. Rep. December 4, 2019
Harsha Thirumuthy & Alison M. Buttenheim Recieve $3.5 million grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Harsha Thirumurthy, PhD, an associate director of Penn’s Center for Health Incentives & Behavioral Economics (CHIBE), and Alison Buttenheim, PhD, MBA, interim director of C October 30, 2019
Anti-Vaccine Sentiment in the US Alison Buttenheim was recently quoted in an article in the New York Times. September 26, 2019
Alison Buttenheim named Director of Engagement at the Leonard Davis Institute Alison Buttenheim, PSC & PARC Research Associate, was recently named Director of Engagement at the Leonard Davis Institute. September 10, 2019
How to Talk to Anti-Vaccination Parents PSC Associate, Alison M. May 6, 2019
Vaccines, Public Health and Personal Choice PSC Associate, Alison M. May 2, 2019
Penn Nursing’s Alison Buttenheim Named Interim Director of CHIBE Kevin G. October 22, 2018
Vaccines and schools — a public health power couple Alison M. Buttenheim was interviewed on The Pulse podcast about vaccination laws in America. August 22, 2018
CHIBE Combats the Opioid Crisis, One ‘Nudge’ at a Time Alison Buttenheim and co-researchers' study on the Philadelphia community's use of the Free Library staff as de facto social workers and community health specialists in preparation for an opiod overdose, was mentioned in June 11, 2018
Alison Buttenheim is cited in a new article written by Isabel Fattal in The Atlantic about the complexities of policy change as it relates to school start times. Although people are not in agreement about what time high school should actually start, it is Alison Buttenheim is cited in a new article written by Isabel Fattal in The Atlantic about the complexities of policy change as it relates to school start times. December 6, 2017
Allison Buttenheim spoke about best nursing practices at the 2016 Penn Health Policy Retreat. Allison Buttenheim spoke about best nursing practices at the 2016 Penn Health Policy Retreat. December 21, 2016
Alison Buttenheim is cited in new research project that uses Twitter as a data source. Alison Buttenheim is cited in new research project that uses Twitter as a data source. September 11, 2016
Alison Buttenheim is cited in LDI article about applying behavioral economics to the issue of vaccine acceptance. Alison Buttenheim is cited in LDI article about applying behavioral economics to the issue of vaccine acceptance. May 19, 2016
Alison Buttenheim is a winner of Penn’s Summer Undergraduate Research Group Grant. Alison Buttenheim is a winner of Penn's Summer Undergraduate Research Group Grant. April 29, 2016
Whooping Cough Booster Vouchers Don’t Boost Immunization Rates of Caregivers A research study led by Alison Buttenheim of Penn Nursing focused on cases of pertussis (whooping cough) which have increased dramatically over the past five February 3, 2016
A study by Alison Buttenheim found that vouchers for whooping cough vaccines did not increase vaccination rates amongst caregivers of infants. A study by Alison Buttenheim found that vouchers for whooping cough vaccines did not increase vaccination rates amongst caregivers of infants. February 2, 2016
Alison Buttenheim has found that many children who have vaccination exemptions have actually recieved at least one MMR vaccine, which increases the risks for the "truly unvaccinated". Newsworks.org reports Alison Buttenheim has found that many children who have vaccination exemptions have actually recieve December 6, 2015
Alison Buttenheim wrote an article for LDI Policy$ense about vaccination status. Alison Buttenheim wrote an article for LDI Policy$ense about vaccination status. November 2, 2015
Newsworks interviews Alison Buttenheim Newsworks' The Pulse interviewed Alison Buttenheim about the reasons for parents' views on vaccinations. February 4, 2015
Alison Buttenheim of the School of Nursing is cited for her views on intentionally unvaccinated children. Alison Buttenheim is cited for her views on intentionally unvaccinated children in Science Daily. August 21, 2012

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The Population Studies Center (PSC) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) was founded in 1962 and stands as an international leader in research and training on the dynamic structure, organization, and health and well-being of human populations. The services that PSC provides have been funded by infrastructure grants awarded by the Population Dynamics Branch at Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) since 1978. The center and its associates are also supported by research grants and contracts awarded by federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation and by private foundations. Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences is the administrative home of the PSC and provides generous dedicated support to the center.

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