A mutation hiding in one unique patient could save others from forming a ‘second skeleton’ Image: iStock/Dr_Microbe A mutation hiding in one unique patient could save others from forming a ‘second skeleton’ One patient led Penn Medicine’s Fred Kaplan to a genetic discovery surrounding the “trigger” for a debilitating skeletal condition.
Small patients, big discoveries nocred Small patients, big discoveries Penn Nursing faculty and researchers are revolutionizing pediatric care to keep pace with technology, advances in treatment, and current events.
Seeking answers on civil discourse, finding a community Zach Koung is a third-year political science major who graduates later this month.nocred Seeking answers on civil discourse, finding a community In his quest to tackle dialogue across differences, political science major Zach Koung has taken more SNF Paideia-affiliated courses than any student in the program.
How incentives could better treat stimulant use disorder Image: iStock/ARMMY PICCA How incentives could better treat stimulant use disorder Researchers at Penn Medicine are working to update contingency management protocols and dissemination practices that focus on incentivizing behavior for patients.
Deborah Olatunji embraces vulnerability nocred Deborah Olatunji embraces vulnerability Through art, poetry, and the written word, fourth-year student Deborah Olatunji embraces vulnerability.
University-led research project seeks to streamline air travel Long lines at check-in, frustrated passengers stranded at airports, and the chaotic cancellation of flights due to unexpected storms or technical outages are becoming increasingly commonplace. Now, Megan Ryerson of the Weitzman School of Design is part of a NASA-supported multidisciplinary team working to mitigate many of the deleterious effects of airport delays.(Image: iStock / phive2015) University-led research project seeks to streamline air travel Megan Ryerson of the Weitzman School of Design is part of a collaborative NASA-funded research team taming the turbulence of airport delays.
Two Penn Ph.D. candidates awarded 2024 Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship History Ph.D. candidate Arielle Xena Alterwaite (left) and Music Ph.D. student Katherine Scahill (right) have been awarded the 2024 Newcombe Fellowship.(Image: Courtesy of Eric Sucar, left; Courtesy Katherine Scahill, right) Two Penn Ph.D. candidates awarded 2024 Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship The School of Arts & Sciences awardees are Arielle Xena Alterwaite, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in history, and Katherine Scahill, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in music.
Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters Chenyi Ma, a research assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Courtesy of SP2 News) Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters The School of Social Policy & Practice’s Chenyi Ma focuses on the social determinants of health and behavioral outcomes in disaster contexts, including public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gene editing restores some sight in pair of children treated for blindness Image: iStock/Rawpixel Gene editing restores some sight in pair of children treated for blindness CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has been found to be safe and largely effective in addressing a form of inherited blindness in a group of patients that, for the first time, included children
Celebrating ‘excellence and service in combination’ at PIP/PEP luncheon The 2024 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners are (from left to right): Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat for Educate to Empower; Catherine Hood, Brianna Aguilar, and Anooshey Ikhlas for Presby Addiction Care Program; and Rahul Nambiar and Yash Dhir of Jochi.nocred Celebrating ‘excellence and service in combination’ at PIP/PEP luncheon Seven graduating students were recognized at an annual luncheon for the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes.