First Clinical Trial Exploring Effects of a New, Immune System-Based Agent in Advanced Melanoma | Penn Today

11/15

Climate and Plants

students sitting near class of 1968 garden

Part of the Climate Solutions for a Living World symposium, Doris Wagner of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center and Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action Michael Mann will discuss the role of plants in overcoming climate challenges.

1:30 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/15

Paint the Dance Floor: Wonderland

Exterior of Institute of Contemporary Art.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, in collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, present the annual Paint the Dance Floor party, this year with an ethereal garden theme. Guests can explore the ICA's exhibitions, capture moments at a photobooth, and create wearable flower art.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

11/18

Penn Job Fair

The University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine host a job fair for candidates interested in opportunities at Penn. Attendees are asked to register and fill out an application in advance.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/20

PCIV Showcase

Pennovation Works and PCI Ventures bring together entrepreneurs, faculty, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of education and networking. Pennovation Works member companies will also be in attendance.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pennovation Center, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave.

First Clinical Trial Exploring Effects of a New, Immune System-Based Agent in Advanced Melanoma

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Immunocore Limited, Oxford, UK, today announced that a targeted agent that may have a role in treating advanced metastatic melanoma in the future has received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval and is opening enrollment for clinical trials in the UK and USA.

Click here to view the full release.

Credits

Karen Kreeger Writer

Date

October 6, 2010

Schools

Perelman School of Medicine

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