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Stories and articles featuring PCI, our partners, and Penn-affiliated spinout companies
The Future Applications of Penn Medicine’s mRNA Technology
Weissman has partnered in building 18 mRNA-capable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) sites to date across the world.
Koo and Steager’s Tooth-brushing microrobots offer even more life-changing applications
In 2024, Koo and Steager sat down with Penn Today to discuss this technology’s potential not only to brush teeth, but also to diagnose and treat infectious diseases–in teeth and beyond.
Shu Yang and Vytrina win Penn Health Tech Award and PCI’s Inventor of the Year Award
In this Penn Today article, Yang explains how her inventions begin with changes on a fundamental level that can then grow into scalable and impactful products.
Robotics Growth in Philadelphia Highlighted
The Philadelphia Business Journal recently released an article about robotics growth in Philadelphia.
Penn Spinout EpiVario Announces Acquisition of Acetyl CoA Synthetase 2 (ACSS2) Inhibitor Portfolio from Metabomed LTD
Penn spinout EpiVario, a biotech company focusing on neuroepigenetics for addiction disorders, has acquired small molecule acetyl co-A synthetase-2 inhibitor (ACSS2i) portfolio.
Four Penn Startups Make The Philadelphia Business Journal’s PHL Inno List of 2024 Startups to Watch
Baleena, BlueWhale Bio, Treeswift and Verismo were all recognized.
Penn health system profits support medical research and teaching over past decade
Penn was highlighted in the Philadelphia Inquirer for investing $2 billion in profits from its health system into medical research and physician support over the past decade.
PCI Showcases Penn’s Neuroscience Innovation During JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
The program was well attended by professionals from across the globe in pharma, medtech and biotech industries and offered an incredible opportunity for networking and connection.
Temperature Controlled Material Developed for Robotic Gripper Applications
When the SMP is in a soft state, it allows the gripper to make good contact with the object and conform to objects with irregular shapes or surfaces.
PCI Recognized on Technical.ly’s List of Philadelphia’s Biggest Tech Moments of 2023
In the article, Technical.ly highlights that Penn affiliated startups attracted over $1 billion in investment capital in 2023.