How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases How medical schools can transform curriculums to undo racial biases Penn Medicine researchers find that lectures and assessments misuse race, playing a role in perpetuating physician bias.
Brandon Gonzalez finds creativity in engineering energy efficiency Brandon Gonzalez finds creativity in engineering energy efficiency From a Nintendo Gameboy to engineering, a passion for energy engineering and creative problem solving has been the path for the Penn Engineering student.
26th annual MLK symposium goes online The candlelight vigil “was always powerful and will continue to be” as it offers a moment to reflect on the man and his legacy, says Toliver. Here, the Penn community gathers in 2007 to commemorate. 26th annual MLK symposium goes online Virtual events over three weeks offer opportunities to reflect, engage, and celebrate with family, colleagues, and friends.
Older, nonwhite patients access telemedicine significantly less among patients overall Older, nonwhite patients access telemedicine significantly less among patients overall A new study out of Penn Medicine finds minorities, older populations, non-English speakers, and those with lower incomes face inequities in accessing telemedicine care.
How teachers can talk about violence at the Capitol How teachers can talk about violence at the Capitol Sigal Ben-Porath outlines a strategy for discussing the historic events with students according to grade and knowledge levels, focusing on the facts of what happened and why it matters.
One step closer to an at-home, rapid COVID-19 test Created in the lab of César de la Fuente, this miniaturized, portable version of rapid COVID-19 test, which is compatible with smart devices, can detect SARS-CoV-2 within four minutes with nearly 100% accuracy. (Image: Courtesy of César de la Fuente) One step closer to an at-home, rapid COVID-19 test The lab of César de la Fuente is working on a paper-based biosensor that could provide results in minutes. Clinical trials began Jan. 5.
A Move-In like no other A Move-In like no other Penn undergraduates start arriving on campus to move into College Houses during an extended eight-day period in keeping with pandemic health and safety protocols.
Seeing clearly through the fog of war Q&A Seeing clearly through the fog of war In a new book, science historian M. Susan Lindee of the School of Arts & Sciences explores the interplay between scientific progress and violence in modern war.
Commonly used blood pressure medications are safe for COVID-19 patients Commonly used blood pressure medications are safe for COVID-19 patients A Penn Medicine-led trial found medications to be neither beneficial or harmful in the treatment of hospitalized patients.
Penn Dining spring 2021: Four takeaways Penn Dining spring 2021: Four takeaways As students return to campus, dining services has adopted measures to support new safety and public health protocols at both residential and retail cafés on campus.