Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed.
Presidential Ph.D. Fellows are making their mark nocred Presidential Ph.D. Fellows are making their mark Penn Today catches up with doctoral candidates from the $30 million initiative’s inaugural cohort. This upcoming academic year, the program will welcome its third class of fellows.
Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s latest election law decision The Supreme Court is seen behind flowers on June 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court gave a win for the democratic principle of checks and balances in affirming that state courts can weigh in on legislative decisions affecting federal elections, but justices also left an opening for future challenges. (Image: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s latest election law decision Penn Carey Law’s Michael Morse, an expert in voting rights and election law, shares his thoughts on Moore v. Harper and what it means for American democracy.
New research eyes closer integration of doulas and hospital maternity care Image: iStock/FatCamera New research eyes closer integration of doulas and hospital maternity care Projects from Penn’s new Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity help determine how non-medical birth support workers can be more a part of maternal care teams.
Penn Masala at the White House A cappella group Penn Masala performs before a state arrival ceremony for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the South Lawn of the White House on June 22, 2023. (Image: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Penn Masala at the White House The Penn Masala a cappella group was invited to perform at the White House during the state visit by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 19 members and alumni sang on the South Lawn before the arrival ceremony and at the state dinner.
How climate change affects roses A view of the rose garden at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. (Image: Rob Cardillo) Q&A How climate change affects roses In a Q&A, Erin Conley of the Morris Arboretum & Gardens explains how climate change affects rose growth, as well as what’s new in the Morris’ rose garden.
Climate change’s impact on extreme weather events Michael Mann, Penn’s inaugural Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science and collaborators found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events like wildfires, could lead to massive increases in all three. (Image: iStock/Marc Bruxelle) Climate change’s impact on extreme weather events Michael Mann and collaborators investigated the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events like wildfires, and found that “worst-case” scenario could lead to significant increases in all three.
Celebrating a stellar year at Penn nocred Celebrating a stellar year at Penn A new video offers a glimpse into the 2022-2023 academic year.
Yurkow awarded East Region Coach of the Year honors Image: Penn Athletics Yurkow awarded East Region Coach of the Year honors The W. Joseph Blood Head Coach guided the Quakers to their first outright Ivy League Championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 28 years.
Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models.