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A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar
Stephanie Hollister and another healthcare workers at HUP Cedar looking at a computer.

Stephanie Hollister (right) is the assistant vice president of behavioral health for the Cedar Avenue Crisis Response Center.

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A specialized approach to mental health crisis care at HUP–Cedar

Penn’s Southwest Philadelphia crisis response center has expanded access, eased emergency department crowding, and connected more patients to ongoing mental health support.

Eric Horvath

2 min. read

Staying up late
Staying up late

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Staying up late

Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures seek to unravel the mystery of the disappearing barn owl

2 min. read

Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty
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Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty

A roundup of recent awards for faculty members in Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences, Penn Carey Law, Graduate School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Perelman School of Medicine.

Penn Today Staff

2 min. read

What a ‘silenced’ chromosome can tell us about autoimmunity
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What a ‘silenced’ chromosome can tell us about autoimmunity

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs more frequently in women. Having multiple X chromosomes has been associated with an increased risk of developing lupus; however, the reason for this link is still not fully understood and may involve how X chromosomes are regulated in female immune cells.

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New mRNA vaccine platform could expand global vaccine access

New mRNA vaccine platform could expand global vaccine access

A Penn Medicine-created vaccine platform swaps out lipid nanoparticles with a different kind of nanoparticle to simplify manufacturing, making the vaccines easier and more cost-effective to produce, transport, store, and distribute.