PRECISE Center is at the forefront of AI-assisted care in ophthalmology Image: iStock/acobchuk PRECISE Center is at the forefront of AI-assisted care in ophthalmology The Penn Research in Embedded Computing and Integrated Systems Engineering, or PRECISE, Center is examining how AI can be deployed to enhance and expand clinical practice.
Public knowledge varies greatly on flu and COVID-19 Image: iStock/angelp Public knowledge varies greatly on flu and COVID-19 The latest Annenberg Public Health and Knowledge Survey finds the answers to eight survey questions—four for the flu and four for COVID—have the strongest ability to independently predict individual vaccine willingness.
2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn nocred 2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn The Fellows come from the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.
Underclasswomen show up and out in Penn’s win over Columbia Image: Penn Athletics Underclasswomen show up and out in Penn’s win over Columbia The volleyball team beat the Lions 3-1 on Saturday at the Palestra.
The FAFSA has changed—what to know Image: iStock/Richard Stephen The FAFSA has changed—what to know Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents.
Neanderthals carried genes acquired from ancient interactions with ‘cousins’ of modern humans Members of Tishkoff's research team collecting ethnograpgic information from participants in Ethiopia. (Image: Courtesy of Sarah Tishkoff) Neanderthals carried genes acquired from ancient interactions with ‘cousins’ of modern humans A new collaborative study led by Sarah Tishkoff shows that Neanderthals inherited at least 6% of their genome from a now-extinct lineage of early modern humans.
Who, What, Why: Juliet Glazer and contemporary violinmaking nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Juliet Glazer and contemporary violinmaking The fifth-year Ph.D. student in anthropology and ethnomusicology examines the aesthetics, sound, and valuation of instrument-making in the U.S. and Italy.
Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment Image: iStock/shironosov Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment The results of a new study from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice applies to the fast-food sector and the entire low-wage labor market.
Study highlights concerns regarding police involvement in mental health crisis response Image: iStock/Jacob Wackerhausen Study highlights concerns regarding police involvement in mental health crisis response Many cities co-deploy police officers alongside health professionals when responding to mental health threats. A study from Penn’s School of Nursing analyzes the perspectives and preferences of these programs among residents.
Understanding the brain via a molecular map PIK Professor Michael Platt and collaborators have generated the first single-cell “atlas” of the primate brain to help explore links between molecules, cells, brain function, and disease. (Image: iStock / Jezperklauzen) Understanding the brain via a molecular map PIK Professor Michael Platt and collaborators have generated the first single-cell “atlas” of the primate brain to help explore links between molecules, cells, brain function, and disease.