Penn Vet Announces mRNA Research Initiative for Veterinary Vaccine Science
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has launched an mRNA Research Initiative to advance the development of veterinary mRNA-based vaccines and therapies.
Penn’s CAR-T Treatment Shrank Brain Tumors in Patients in Clinical Trial
In a new early-stage clinical trial, a Penn-invented CAR-T treatment shrank brain tumors in seven patients with glioblastoma.
ToxiSense Develops Plant-Based Alternativeto Horseshoe Crab Blood
ToxiSense is developing a plant-based alternative to test for bacterial toxins in vaccines and medical devices, which could eliminate the current need for bloodletting of horseshoe crabs.
Exyn Technologies Pioneers Drone Software for GPS-denied Environments
Exyn Technologies, a PCI Ventures portfolio company focused on multi-platform robotic autonomy, is receiving global recognition for its groundbreaking drone software.
Nia Therapeutics Raises $8.5 Million
Penn spinout Nia Therapeutics recently raised $8.5 million in an equity financing round.
2024 President’s Innovation Prize Winning Team Focused on Making Life Easier for Students with Learning Differences
The President's Innovation Prize was recently awarded to fourth year Penn Engineering students for their project Jochi.
Capstan raises $175M Series B
Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance Capstan's lead in vivo chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) candidate, CPTX2309, to early clinical proof-of-concept in autoimmune disorders.
iEcure Gains FDA approval to Conduct FirstGene Therapy Treatment
Utilizing ARCUS, a gene editing tool developed by Precision BioSciences, the therapy aims to provide a lifelong fix for this disease, potentially benefiting thousands of individuals in the US alone.
Penn Researchers Discover New Technique to Form Human Artificial Chromosomes
Researchers at Penn led by Ben Black, PhD, the Eldridge Reeves Johnson Foundation Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, have found a new way to create synthetic chromosomes.
Penn Engineering Announces the First Ivy League Undergraduate Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
Penn Engineering has introduced its Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (AI) degree, which is the first undergraduate major of its kind among Ivy League universities.