Health
Hundreds gather for 'flash mob' to celebrate Penn Medicine researchers' Nobel Prize win
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Smilow Commons Lobby in the Perelman School of Medicine for the event.
Penn Medicine's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for mRNA research
Karikó and Weissman's research was critical in the development of Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines.
Wellness at Penn recommends new COVID-19 booster amid nationwide supply shortages
The new boosters are designed to target the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. and similar strains, the current dominant strain of the virus.
Nobel laureate, former DP Editor-in-Chief reflects on research, time at Penn
Brown visited the DP’s offices during a visit to campus where he lectured at Penn Medicine.
Penn Campus Recreation announces Pottruck climbing wall now free of cost
The free climbing wall will be available from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center announces new CEO
After working for two decades in various University of Pennsylvania Health System leadership roles, Russell will be succeeding Michele Volpe as the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's new CEO.
Penn Nursing launches new master of professional nursing program
The program expects that 90 to 95 students will be enrolled for the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort.
Penn researchers develop faster, biodegradable COVID-19 tests
The new COVID-19 test, made from biodegradable cellulose fibers, aims to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current testing techniques.
'Send Silence Packing' returns to Penn, sparking conversation about mental health
The exhibit also served as a reminder that Penn’s campus has a variety of resources focussing on mental health education, ranging from University-run networks of support like Wellness at Penn or student-led clubs like Active Minds and CogWell.
Penn Medicine receives grant to establish Maternal Health Implementation Science Hub
The National Institutes of Health are funding ten Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence, along with a data innovation hub and an implementation science hub, to support research that aids in reducing pregnancy-related complications.
Penn neurosurgeon awarded $5.4 million by White House to advance brain cancer research
The Cancer Moonshot Scholars program – reignited by the White House last year – supports early-career investigators in cancer research and innovation.
Back to School 2023: A guide to University health, accessibility, and FGLI resources
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled a guide on campus resources for physical and mental health, accessibility, and first-generation, low-income students.
Federal investigation finds that former Penn professor engaged in research misconduct
An investigation by the Office of Research Integrity found that former Penn professor William Armstead misrepresented the results of his research in five published papers and various grant materials.
Penn Med reports $160 million in operating profits for fiscal year 2023
The University of Pennsylvania Health System saw an increase in profits compared to 2022, according to its financial summary for the nine month period ending March 31.
Penn Medicine ends participation in U.S. News and World Report rankings
The hospital system, which has placed on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll for 16 consecutive years, cited “a greater need for transparency” and “access to more comprehensive quality data” in the decision to withdraw.
Penn Med to close Penn Presbyterian inpatient addiction treatment program
Penn Med's inpatient addiction program will close in July after all current patients have completed their 30-day stays.
Penn Medicine to open a crisis response center in West Philadelphia
The new crisis response center will open at HUP Cedar later this summer, replacing a center that closed there in 2020.
The Graduation Issue 2023: Relive the Class of 2023's four years at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the University's biggest headlines from the last four years — ranging from shifting COVID-19 policies to campus demonstrations.
The Graduation Issue 2023: 2021-2022 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's junior year, in which the University transitioned back to in-person life and Liz Magill became the University's ninth president.