Rare genetic mutation leaves people at higher risk for multiple cancers
Researchers find a new and previously undiscovered mutation in a particular gene associated with a higher risk of multiple kinds of cancer, and can lead to modified screenings for this particular gene protein.
Activating an estrogen receptor can stop pancreatic cancer cells from growing
Activating the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor has been shown to stop pancreatic cancer from growing, but may also make tumors more visible to the immune system and thus more susceptible to modern immunotherapy.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Carl June are among more than 140 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar (L) and Courtesy of Penn Medicine)
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Carl June elected to National Academy of Sciences
The researchers, from the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the Perelman School of Medicine, join a class of honored scholars recognized for their unique and ongoing contributions to original research.
Blood test may help doctors catch pancreatic cancer early
A blood test may be able to detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer while it is still in its early stages while also helping doctors accurately stage a patient’s disease and guide them to the appropriate treatment.
The Stuart Weitzman School of Design’s PennPraxis and the Center for Architectural Conservation will examine, assess, and prioritize the conservation of the buildings, grounds, and collections of the Pennsylvania Hospital.
Moonshot Grant Will Help Researchers See Two of Cancer’s Key Food Sources at Once
Imagine trying to take a picture of a runner, but only being able to see her feet. If you could see her whole body, you’d get the full picture of how she uses both legs to put one foot in front of the other to reach top speed.
Penn Researchers Identify New Target, Develop New Drug for Cancer Therapies
Opening up a new pathway to fight cancer, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found a way to target an enzyme that is crucial to tumor growth while also blocking the mechanism that has made past attempts to target that enzyme resistant to treatment.
Penn Study Details Impact of Antibiotics, Antiseptics on Skin Microbiomes
The use of topical antibiotics can dramatically alter communities of bacteria that live on the skin, while the use of antiseptics has a much smaller, less durable impact.
Two at Penn Honored by National Minority Quality Forum
Two members of the University of Pennsylvania community have been named recipients of the National Minority Quality Forum’s 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Award, recognizing young minority thought leaders who are working to reduce health-c
