Press Highlights of FY24
During the 2022 fiscal year, there were 98 press mentions for PCI programs, startups and partners. Some of the most popular and widely circulated stories are included here.
Press Highlights of FY23
During the 2022 fiscal year, there were 98 press mentions for PCI programs, startups and partners. Some of the most popular and widely circulated stories are included here.
The Power of Pennovation Works: Research and Development
In November, in recognition of the 5th year anniversary of Pennovation Works, the Pennovation Center hosted The Power of Pennovation Works: Research and Development panel.
Team of Leading Scientists unite to launch Capstan Therapeutics
Penn spinout Capstan Therapeutics unites decades of combined experience in groundbreaking CAR therapies with the latest advances in mRNA delivery technology to find new cures for cancer and other dise
Innervace Secures Up to $40 Million to Advance Novel Regenerative Medicine Platform for Neurological Disorders
Innervace, a regenerative medicine startup cofounded by Penn Medicine’s Kacy Cullen, PhD, and Douglas Smith, PhD raised up to $40 million in Series A financing.
iECURE Gets Early FDA Designation
The company was awarded FDA orphan drug designation for its experimental therapy, GTP-506, on the heels of the drug receiving rare pediatric disease designation.
Tadataka “Tachi” Yamada, MD, PhD
Dr. Yamada had a distinguished career as a visionary leader in the life sciences industry. He led research and development at Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. and GlaxoSmithKline.
PCI Fellows Program trains future commercialization leaders
PCI Fellows get exposure to a wide range of emerging technologies and commercialization opportunities in the life sciences, physical sciences, nanotechnology, and beyond.
Penn researchers invent microrobots to brush teeth
In a proof-of-concept study, a robotic microswarm of nanoparticles, arranged in bristle-like structures, effectively cleaned plaque and decay-causing bacteria from both mock and human teeth.
Press Highlights of FY22
During the 2022 fiscal year, there were 98 press mentions for PCI programs, startups and partners. Some of the most popular and widely circulated stories are included here.