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University City: Laboratory of the World
University City was recently highlighted in City Journal for its role as a rapidly growing global life sciences center.
NIH Awards $6.9 Million to a Team of Scientists at Penn and UC San Diego to Advance Potential Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment
The team discovered that a new compound, CNDR-51997, was effective in restoring brain health in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.
Penn Medicine’s Ben Black Shortlisted for Life Sciences Breakthrough of the Year Award from Falling Walls For his Research on Synthetic Human Chromosomes
Ben Black was one the Winners in the Life Sciences category for Breakthrough of the Year Award from Falling Walls.
Penn Engineering’s Jacob Gardner Leverages AI to accelerate scientific research across disciplines
In an interview with Penn Today, Gardner explained his vision for creating AI-powered tools.
Penn’s Boon Loo Talks to Technical.ly Philly about his Experience in Academic Entrepreneurship
Penn Engineering’s Boon Thau Loo, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Education and Global Initiatives, was featured in Technical.ly Philly for his deep personal experiences with academic entrepreneurship.
Penn Leads NSF Sponsored AIRFoundry to Revolutionize RNA Research, Leveraging AI to Further Optimize and Innovate
It is an $18-million initiative focused on advancing RNA research through AI-driven innovation and advanced manufacturing techniques.
The Pennsylvania Gazette Shines the Spotlight on the Past Decade of President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize Winners
PCI supports the President’s Innovation Prize.
Penn spinout Linnaeus Therapeutics secures an additional $1.6M in Funding
Penn spinout Linnaeus Therapeutics has raised another $1.6 million in financing, bringing its cumulative funding total to over $13 million since 2018.
Penn Robotics Startup Sahay AI Aims to Make Railroads Safer
Sahay AI is focused on transforming railway inspections through innovative AI-powered solutions.
Penn Spinout Heirloom Carbon Technologies Secures $475 Million Commitment for North America’s Second Direct Air Capture Facility in Louisiana
Penn spinout Heirloom Carbon Technologies plans to invest $475 million to build its second Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in North America, located at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Louisiana.