Choose personal exercise goals, then tackle them immediately Choose personal exercise goals, then tackle them immediately Research from the Perelman School of Medicine reveals that having people set their own fitness goals and pursue them immediately, rather than giving them assigned goals that begin gradually, is most likely to result in lasting positive change.
Versatile ‘chemoproteomic probes’ for activity-based protein profiling New research from the lab of Megan Matthews describes a versatile method for mapping hundreds of diverse enzyme sites and protein functions. These new findings enable diverse classes of proteins and biological pathways to be profiled and specific, targeted therapeutics to be developed for a broad range of diseases. (Image: Matthews Lab) Versatile ‘chemoproteomic probes’ for activity-based protein profiling A new study uses organohydrazine probes to map chemical reactivty across the proteome, allowing for a diverse classes of proteins and biological pathways to be studied.
Fox Fitness Center reopens for business Fox Fitness Center reopens for business The facility has been redesigned to create more space for individual, small group, and educational programming options, while still offering cardio and strength equipment for general use.
Nerve repair, with help from stem cells Across-disciplinary Penn team is pioneering a new approach to peripheral nerve repair. Nerve repair, with help from stem cells School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers teamed up to create a novel approach to surgically repairing injured peripheral nerves that relies on the versatility of gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
9/11, 20 years later Tribute in Light, an annual display near the site of Ground Zero, commemorates the Sept. 11 attacks. (Homepage image: Scott Spitzer) 9/11, 20 years later Experts across the University share their thoughts on how 9/11 transformed their field, their research, and the world.
The cancer fighters: John Glick and a legacy of a half century in oncology John Glick, the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Professor of Clinical Oncology and professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) The cancer fighters: John Glick and a legacy of a half century in oncology A major figure in the fight against cancer, John Glick reflects on his career after decades of working with the Perelman School of Medicine and as director of Penn’s National Cancer Institute for more than 20 years, treating thousands of patients during his tenure.
Committee formed to help identify Penn’s next president Committee formed to help identify Penn’s next president Members of the University community can provide input by speaking directly to a member of the Committee, or by responding to the survey on the presidential search website.
Three Quakers earn Ivy weekly awards Three Quakers earn Ivy weekly awards Autumn Leak and Sydney Ormiston of the volleyball team and Matt Leigh of the men’s soccer team have been recognized for their impressive performances over the holiday weekend.
Developing new technologies to solve the mysteries of the brain Flavia Vitale, assistant professor of neurology, bioengineering, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and founder of the multidisciplinary Vitale Lab. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Developing new technologies to solve the mysteries of the brain The Perelman School of Medicine’s Flavia Vitale is using her background in biomedical and chemical engineering to develop cutting edge materials and devices that will help clinicians diagnose and treat brain disorders.
Exploring extracurriculars at the Fall Student Activities Fair The Penn Chess club table was busy all afternoon with students playing the game, asking questions, and signing up for the club on the laptop set up on the table. Freshman Lincoln Nyarambi plays club member and junior William Li, both in Penn Engineering. Exploring extracurriculars at the Fall Student Activities Fair For the first time Penn’s annual Fall Student Activities Fair was both in person and online over a three-day period. Nearly 600 groups registered to participate this year, and thousands of students signed up for organizations.