Duchenne muscular dystrophy promises a bleak future. Gene therapy may change that

5/18

Hands on History

The Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials welcomes 11th and 12th grade students to examine the materials and techniques used in ancient mold making. This event is free to high school students; lunch is provided.

10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

5/20

268th Commencement

The 268th Commencement at the University of Pennsylvania will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, a renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

All Day

Franklin Field

5/23

Vahe Sarkissian

Exterior of World Cafe Live with signage

Vahe Sarkissian, who plays Armenian music and electric guitar, performs inside The Lounge.

8:00 p.m.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

6/28

Wawa Welcome America Day

As part of Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the U.S., Penn Museum offers free admission to its galleries. Online reservations are required.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

Hansell Stedman of the Perelman School of Medicine is developing a gene therapy based on the utrophin gene to counteract Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

April 30, 2023 ・ From USA Today

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Hands on History

268th Commencement

Vahe Sarkissian

Wawa Welcome America Day

Duchenne muscular dystrophy promises a bleak future. Gene therapy may change that