mRNA COVID-19 vaccines induce T-cell responses in multiple sclerosis patients mRNA COVID-19 vaccines induce T-cell responses in multiple sclerosis patients Research from Penn Medicine shows mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective at inducing T-cell responses in multiple sclerosis patients who receive B cell-depleting Infusions even if their antibody responses are diminished.
Afghanistan’s future after the U.S. withdrawal The Perry World House event featuring Meg K. Guliford (left), John Gans (second from left), Wazhmah Osman (second from right) looked at the future of Afghanistan and was moderated by Trudy Rubin (right). Afghanistan’s future after the U.S. withdrawal Perry World House held a hybrid panel this week to look at what the future holds for Afghanistan, featuring in-person speakers and audience members, as well as virtual attendees watching online.
Ready, set, football Ready, set, football After an almost two-year hiatus, the Penn football team is back in action this Saturday evening, on the road against Bucknell in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
ICA debuts first major retrospective of pioneering video artist Behind-the-scenes photographs of Ulysses Jenkins at work and a monitor displaying a video piece, located inside the ICA for the retrospective exhibit “Without Your Interpretation.” (Image: Eric Sucar) ICA debuts first major retrospective of pioneering video artist In ‘Without Your Interpretation,’ the Institute of Contemporary Art showcases the work of Ulysses Jenkins, a pivotal influence on contemporary art for more than 50 years.
Exploring along the edges of Philadelphia reveals the essence of the city Exploring along the edges of Philadelphia reveals the essence of the city The SNF Paideia Program teamed up with Penn alumnus and artist JJ Tiziou for “Walk Around Philadelphia,” a fall retreat for student fellows.
Americans’ civics knowledge increases during a stress-filled year Americans’ civics knowledge increases during a stress-filled year The Annenberg Public Policy Center’s annual survey follows increased media coverage of the powers, functions, and prerogatives of the three branches in a year marked by impeachment proceedings and a pandemic.
Respiratory care program allows patients with neuromuscular disorders to thrive at home Respiratory care program allows patients with neuromuscular disorders to thrive at home Penn Medicine’s Jay and Randy Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation has implemented dramatic advances in respiratory support and multidisciplinary care so patients can live safely at home.
Engineering a polymer network to act as active camouflage on demand The researchers’ artificial chromatophores consist of membranes stretched over circular cavities attached to pneumatic pumps. Pressurizing the cavity stretches the membrane, changing the pitch of the helix-shaped liquid crystal inside. Correlating the relationship between diameter, pressure, pitch and color, the researchers are able to treat each cavity like pixel, shifting its color to match the surrounding pattern in this demonstration from their recent study. Engineering a polymer network to act as active camouflage on demand Artificial chromatophores, which consist of membranes stretched over circular cavities attached to pneumatic pumps, allow surfaces squid-like active camouflage capabilities.
A new name and a new director for the Alice Paul Center Melissa Sanchez stands in front of Fisher Bennett Hall, which houses the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies. A new name and a new director for the Alice Paul Center Melissa E. Sanchez speaks about her research and her new position as director of the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies, formerly the Alice Paul Center.
Arthur van Benthem on new cars, old cars, and air pollution today Arthur van Benthem on new cars, old cars, and air pollution today The associate professor of business economics and public policy at Wharton discusses key findings from his research on vehicle air pollution and emissions standards.