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Penn Med researcher receives $3 million for treatment of triple-negative breast cancer
The grant will be used to support a clinical trial aimed at preventing the recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer.
Burning plants may change the way we source energy, a Penn study finds
The Penn-led team of global researchers looked at phytoliths, or plant skeletons, and the environmental effects of burning them.
Penn creates new branch under Provost Office for CAPS and Student Health Service
Both SHS and CAPS were previously overseen by the Vice Provost for University Life.
Admin considers changing 'Carey Law' back to 'Penn Law' after student backlash
Carey Law Dean of Students Felicia Lin, along with three other administrators, held an hour-and-a-half lunch Q&A session on Monday for any law students concerned about the school's renaming.
After Papa John's racism scandal, the company's chair speaks on diversity at Wharton event
The event featured 1994 Wharton graduate Jeff Smith, Chair of Papa John’s International Inc; and Janet Foutty, Chair of the Board of Deloitte.
Philadelphia GOP leader resigns after historic election loss
The announcement comes less than a week after the Philadelphia GOP lost one of two seats on the city council dedicated to the minority party.
Penn researchers develop gene therapy for muscular dystrophy
This recent breakthrough, spearheaded by Penn Med professor Hansell Stedman and his team, utilized a harmless virus to transfer genetic instructions to cells in the animal test subjects.
Penn Medicine receives more than $22 million to study opioid use disorder
The research, which aims to improve treatments for chronic pain in an effort to alleviate the rates of OUD, comes amid the pressing opioid crisis.
Penn alum John Legend supports Elizabeth Warren for 2020 election
Legend also questioned why many men feel intimidated by the prospect of having a female president.
Wharton’s new radio show will feature talks between top professors and prominent CEOs
The show, which debuted Nov. 4 on SiriusXM's business channel, features interviews between professors and prominent business leaders on a range of topics.
Penn Engineering researchers have developed a method of delivering antibodies to cells
The new technology allows the transfection agents, which are positively charged transporters, to accept antibodies that they could not before.
Penn Med research on tuberculosis challenges assumptions that infection is lifelong
The researchers argued that in may cases, people's immune systems destroy the infecting bacteria, but they retain an "immunological memory" to the disease.
Penn Med study on CRISPR cancer therapy indicates technique is safe in humans
Early results indicate this method is safe and effective, Penn Medicine News reported Wednesday.
Penn Medicine researchers announce success of two uterus transplants
Penn Med researchers began their trial in 2017, and have since performed the surgery as part of their investigation into the procedure
Students present success of Penn's voting engagement groups at Trustees comittee meeting
The panel explored a series of student and university programs increasing voting awareness among both college students and high school students in the city.
Cost of SEPTA Key technology rises to $192.5 million following several delays
The new system will replace tokens and tickets with an electronically reloadable card as the primary form of payment, but will require an overhaul of the current card reader system.
NYU medical school renamed after Robert Grossman, Penn Medicine alum and former prof.
Grossman graduated from Penn Medicine in 1973 and completed residency in neurosurgery and radiology.
Wharton study abroad expanded to Stockholm, Sao Paulo, and Barcelona in fall 2020
As early as fall 2020, students will be able to spend a semester abroad at the Stockholm School of Economics, Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo, or Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.
Penn trustees vote to bring AC to Gregory College House — the last dorm without cooling
Gregory is currently the only college house without AC. Construction will occur in the summer of 2020 and Gregory will be fully functioning with an AC system when students return next August for the 2020-2021 school year.