Announcing The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation
The Penn Institute for RNA Innovation is a new institute dedicated to the understanding and development of all aspects of RNA from basic to translational science.
SchoolSims Named One of 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Philadelphia Region
SchoolSims is an education company that offers technology-enhanced immersive learning solutions to leadership development for educational and other organizations.
Katie Reuther on The Future of Penn Health-Tech and Penn’s Thriving Innovation Ecosystem
Penn Health-Tech is well known for turning innovative ideas across the health system into useful technologies and products that solve problems and advance health care.
Penn Spinout Verismo Therapeutics Announces Submission of Investigational New Drug Application to the FDA for KIR-CAR T-cell Immunotherapy Candidate
Pending regulatory approval, Verismo plans to use the drug in patients with mesothelin-expressing ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and cholangiocarcinoma.
Penn Gene-Editing Spinout iEcure Receives Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from FDA for Lead Drug Candidate
iEcure is developing the new drug candidate, GTP-506, as a treatment for a rare genetic condition caused by a genetic defect in a liver enzyme responsible for detoxification of ammonia.
Meet Our 2021/2022 PCI Fellows Graduates
Our PCI Fellows graduates are thriving in careers in IP law, mechanical engineering, life sciences investment, and more.
Philadelphia Innovation Hub Experiences Explosive Growth in Manufacturing, Research and Talent
Philadelphia's innovation hub has seen explosive growth over the past several years, with significant expansions in manufacturing and research space for multiple companies.
Carl June Discusses Applications of CAR-T Cell Therapy in Science Friday Interview
In this Science Friday interview, Dr. Carl June discusses CAR-T's continued use in battling new blood cancers, as well as its future potential for treating solid state cancers and autoimmune diseases.
Penn Featured in New Promotional Reel of Philadelphia Region’s Cell and Gene Therapy Family Tree
A new 90-second video animation created by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s CEO Council for Growth shows the Philadelphia region's gene and cell therapy family tree.
New Applications for Teeth-Cleaning Microrobots, including Dental Treatment and Diagnostics
A proof-of-concept study has shown that these microrobots can also access the difficult-to-reach surfaces of the root canal with controlled precision.