Penn Research on Chewing Gum that Could Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Enters Clinical Trial
Researchers are preparing to launch the first human trial to see how the gum affects active COVID-19 patients.
Penn-invented CAR-T Therapy Achieves Unprecedented Milestone
"We have a couple dozen patients who are 5, 6, 7, 9 years out or more without further therapy. That feels like a cure to me."
Former Fellow Dr. Rosa María Álvarez, PhD Guest Speaks for PCI Fellows Program
Rosa's experience working in the lab and participating in the PCI Fellows program at Penn helped her gain valuable experience for her career at Deloitte.
Penn Spinout REGENXBIO Inc. Enters Commercial Phase; Focuses Gene Therapy on Common Cause of Blindness
Regenxbio's gene therapy would eliminate the need for wet AMD patients to visit their doctor every few months to receive a needle in their eye to treat their condition.
School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science Develop Hands-Free System to Brush and Floss Teeth Using Microrobots
In a proof-of-concept study, microrobots effectively cleaned plaque and decay-causing bacteria from both mock and human teeth.
Penn Engineering Professor Linh Thi Xuan Phan Joins NSF Project on Cyber-Physical Systems for Transportation Technology
A major goal of this research is to help self-driving cars and other autonomous transportation systems achieve increased efficiency and performance, as well as better safety guarantees.
Three Penn Medicine Innovation Projects Receive Clinical Care Innovation Grants from Independence Blue Cross
Learn about these cutting-edge new projects that are improving value-based medical care.
Penn Medicine Ranks on List of Top US Health Systems by Merative and Fortune
Penn Medicine ranked number two out of the top five large health systems, second only to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Marion Leary Speaks on her Innovation-Focused Nursing Career
Learn about Marion Leary and her mission to help health professionals pursue a career path in innovation.
Philadelphia-based Cancer Research Institutions Receive over $700M in National Cancer Institute Grants from 2019 to 2021, Fourth-most in the Nation
The University of Pennsylvania led the region with 490 NCI grants totaling $234 million during this three year time period.