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  • From PPE to lab safety, supporting the campus community is a full-time job

    The Environmental Health and Radiation Safety office plays an important role in keeping Penn safe and healthy. Now, during the COVID-19 crisis, the office has stepped up to support the resumption of on-campus activities.
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    As researchers across campus, including postdoc Richard Barrett (above) continue to safely resume on-campus activities, Penn’s Environmental Health and Radiation Safety Office is helping the campus community get back to work safely.

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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