School of Veterinary Medicine

Increasing worldwide incidence of antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health. Experts from the University of Pennsylvania are available to comment on antibiotic resistance, including antimicrobial stewardship, efforts to develop new antimicrobials and antibiotic use in pets and livestock.

Experts from the University of Pennsylvania are available to comment on the global health crisis posed by Zika, on efforts to develop vaccines and therapies for the virus and on the social and sociological implications of the outbreak.

The University of Pennsylvania's faculty possess expertise in a broad range of water-related issues, from its use in agriculture, its importance in human health and the need to preserve and conserve it as a natural resource.

The winter months come with their own special health challenges. From delicious food everywhere you look to harsh weather conditions to the stress of creating a perfect holiday, the season can be challenging. Experts from University of Pennsylvania's health schools, are available to comment on winter- and holiday-related issues, including fitness and nutrition, mental health, oral health, food safety, and pet health.

Ten professors from the University of Pennsylvania have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among a class of 391 members honored for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

Katherine Unger Baillie, Karen Kreeger ・November 21, 2016

When treating cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, decisions about dose must walk a fine line between attacking cancerous cells and preserving healthy ones. Overly aggressive radiation therapy to the torso, for example, can damage the epithelial cells that line the intestines, leading to chronic gastrointestinal problems.

Katherine Unger Baillie ・October 31, 2016