To prevent HIV, start online To prevent HIV, start online A team led by José Bauermeister at Penn Nursing designed the My Desires & Expectations tool to address cognitive and emotional factors that influence sexual decision-making when seeking partners online.
Gaining momentum by the minute Gaining momentum by the minute Michael Wong, the student behind startup InstaHub, chats about his path to Penn, his passion for entrepreneurship, and his plans after graduation in May.
College campuses are thinking about lactation spaces—but could be doing more Diane Spatz is a professor of perinatal nursing and the Helen M. Shearer Professor of Nutrition at the School of Nursing, and a nurse scientist for the lactation program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (Image: Eric Sucar) College campuses are thinking about lactation spaces—but could be doing more Breastfeeding mothers in higher-education environments can typically find a place to pump, but only recently have institutions begun to prioritize access to this resource.
Charles Kane and Eugene Mele receive the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award Charles Kane and Eugene Mele receive the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award The Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria have recognized the Penn physicists for their discovery of topological insulators.
Largest-ever Alzheimer’s gene study reveals five new genes that increase risk The amyloid precursor protein Largest-ever Alzheimer’s gene study reveals five new genes that increase risk The International Genomic Alzheimer’s Project analyzed information from more than 94,000 individuals and found new information on the underlying causes of Alzheimer disease, including five new genes that increase risk for the disease.
How companies are redefining gender at work iStock How companies are redefining gender at work As more Americans identify as transgender, workplaces lack precedent for policies and accommodations, but are coming around to setting new norms.
Designing with nature, now Designing with nature, now Thanks in large part to the foundation Ian McHarg built, the Stuart Weitzman School of Design Landscape Architecture Department has led the field for decades. Here’s how it’s staying relevant as the importance for the profession—one that is central to solving some of the world’s greatest challenges—grows.
The link between sleep, genes, and mental health The link between sleep, genes, and mental health Whether you’re a night owl or a morning lark could affect your risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Mark of a champion Mark of a champion Swimmer Mark Andrew wins fourth straight Ivy title in 400-yard individual medley.
Hep C-infected organs may be viable option for patients awaiting a heart transplant Hep C-infected organs may be viable option for patients awaiting a heart transplant Successfully treating the virus post-transplant has the potential for expanding the use of HCV-infected organs, including hearts, to broaden the donor pool for those on a transplant waitlist.