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Penn Study: Diabetes Drug Metformin with Chemo and Radiation May Improve Outcomes in Lung Cancer Patients
Treating aggressive lung cancer with the diabetes drug metformin along with radiation and chemotherapy may slow tumor growth and recurrence, suggests new preliminary findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania being presented during an oral abstract session October 28 at the 15th World Conference on Lung Cancer.
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AAU Elects Penn President Amy Gutmann as Vice Chair
The Association of American Universities has elected University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann as its vice chair for the 2013-2014 term, the AAU announced today during its semi-annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Institute of Medicine Elects Seven New Members from Penn Medicine
Seven professors from the Perelman School of Medicine have been elected members of the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one of the nation's highest honors in biomedicine.
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Skid Row Cancer Study Has Implications for Treatment Today, Penn Researcher Says
An ethically dubious medical research study from the 1950s and 60s, known as the “Bowery series,” foreshadowed and shared commonalities with prostate cancer screening and treatment measures as they are carried out today, argues University of Pennsylvania physician and historian Robert Aronowitz in two new publications.
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Penn Professor Justin McDaniel Awarded Luce Grant
Justin McDaniel, associate professor and chair of the religious studies department at the University of Pennsylvania, has won a $410,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to help fund the Digital Library of Northern Thai Manuscripts project.
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Bright ideas, funded here
Faculty, staff, and students who have innovative ideas about sustainability are encouraged to apply for support from the Green Fund. An initiative of Penn’s Green Campus Partnership and funded by the Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services, the Green Fund is designed to seed innovative ideas from Penn students, faculty, and staff with one-time grants of as much as $50,000.
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Hungry yet?
As of this month, faculty, staff, and students will have even more tasty food options near campus, from vegetarian sandwiches to high-quality coffee. HipCityVeg, which features scrumptious vegetarian sandwiches, salads, and smoothies, opened an eatery at 216 S. 40th St. For those in need of a caffeinated pick-me-up, HubBub Coffee, featuring beans from Portland, Ore.-based roasters Stumptown, will soon open up shop at 3736 Spruce St.
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No-loan policy
LOAN-FREE AID: Initiated by President Amy Gutmann in 2008, Penn’s no-loan policy enables all dependent undergraduate students eligible for financial aid to receive loan-free aid packages, regardless of family income level. This gives students the chance to receive a high-quality education without being saddled with student debt.
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How can I become a member of the University Club?
Dear Benny, I am a new employee at Penn and am curious about the University Club. Can I become a member? What sorts of meals and other specials come with membership?—Members Only
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Pillars award praises weekly-paid staff
Now in its 15th year, Penn’s Models of Excellence program has honored more than 600 notable staff members who reflect initiative, leadership, increased efficiency, and commitment to service.