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Rich Bonfiglio named new men’s tennis coach
Bonfiglio began his coaching career at Trinity in 2011 and coached at Ithaca, Amherst, the University of San Diego, Columbia, and USC before coming to Penn.
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The stories of a war-scarred Colombian rainforest
Through her research, Kristina Lyons, associate professor of anthropology, is relaying the tales of the land’s suffering, as well as its enduring practical and spiritual importance to its residents.
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What’s the future of blood pressure monitoring?
Blood pressure monitoring is evolving for more convenience, comfort and accessibility, and may feature innovative methods, like customized “smart” sneakers, or by taking a two-minute video selfie.
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Research identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control, decision-making during adolescent brain development
A Penn study shows developing brain networks support cognition in youth, from decision-making and self-control to complex thought.
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"These companies have an obligation to tell the public the truth, that these medications are risky."
—Penn cardiologist Garret FitzGerald, on his finding that drugs similar to Vioxx—recalled because of safety concerns—may pose similar risks. (New York Daily News, Oct. 11)
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Fighting the opioid epidemic
Read more at Penn Medicine News.
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Leading change with Women of Color at Penn
African-American Resource Center's Colleen Winn on MLK, racial justice and her role as a mentor in the Penn community.
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Genetic variant largely found in patients of African descent increases risk for heart failure
A new study, led by Penn Medicine, reveals that this genetic cause of heart failure, which is now treatable, is significantly underdiagnosed.
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URMA Annual Conference 2023
Schedule Tuesday, June 13 Wednesday, June 14 Thursday, June 15 Friday, June 16 Speakers, participants, and presenters Hotel Getting here Contact us About Philadelphia About Penn Schedule
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U.S. president vs. congressional investigators: How the battle of the branches could play out
Matthew Levendusky of the School of Arts and Sciences and Tobias Barrington Wolff of the Law School discuss the potential political, legal, and constitutional implications of the fight over a web of investigations and subpoenas.