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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Doctors Around the World Rally for New Surgery to Counter Female Genital Mutilation
Ivona Percec of the Perelman School of Medicine is highlighted for developing a reconstructive procedure that can help heal wounds due to female genital mutilation.
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Blood Test May Spot Lung Cancer’s Return, Even Before Scans
A blood test developed by Chimbu Chinniah of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues may provide early detection of lung cancer recurrence.
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Uncertainty at State Holding Up On Armed Drones
Michael Horowitz of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the likelihood of a change in the UAS export policy.
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Penn Study: Arts Improve Well-being in Poorer Neighborhoods
Mark Stern of the School of Social Policy & Practice and the School of Arts & Sciences is highlighted for leading a study that showed how community-based arts programs enrich the lives of New York City residents.
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This Common Habit Is Just as Dangerous Behind the Wheel as Driving Drunk
David Dinges of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the dangers of driving while sleepy.
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Match Day 2017: How His Immigrant Experience Shaped This Future Physician
Fourth-year student Jason Han of the Perelman School of Medicine shares his story about his life as an immigrant and pursuing a career in medicine.
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Three Ideas CFOs Can Glean From SXSW
Adam Grant of the Wharton School suggests ways for organizations to think outside of the box.
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The Menagerie of Potential Employers
Joseph Barber of Career Services writes about the importance of understanding the emotional state of potential employers.
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Why Don’t Students Vote? Because We Don’t Want Them To
Marybeth Gasman and student Tyler Hallmark of the Graduate School of Education write about what discourages students from voting.
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Street Harassment Is a Public Health Problem: The Case of Mexico City
Ph.D. candidate Lauren Ferreira Cardoso of the School of Social Policy & Practice writes about the need to address street harassment as a public health issue.