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  • Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn

    As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
    Biden waves on Locust Walk with students following close behind
    For years, President Elect Joe Biden has visited campus, sharing his vast experiences with the Penn community—an invaluable opportunity for so many.

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  • Future mRNA vaccines may prevent food and seasonal allergies
    A table of common food allergens including shellfish, peanuts, legumes, eggs, and milk.

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    Future mRNA vaccines may prevent food and seasonal allergies

    Early research from Penn Medicine finds a new mRNA vaccine stops allergens from causing immune reactions and life-threatening inflammation, with promise for future treatment for a variety of seasonal and food allergies.

    Sep 29, 2025

    Penn physicist Charles Kane to receive the 2026 Lorentz Medal
    Charles Kane

    Charles Kane, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Physics at Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences.

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    Penn physicist Charles Kane to receive the 2026 Lorentz Medal

    Awarded every four years by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the medal honors Kane’s pioneering research on topological insulators.

    Sep 4, 2025