Different diseases elicit distinct sets of exhausted T cells Different diseases elicit distinct sets of exhausted T cells A new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that immune systems that are battling long-term infections or chronic diseases are left fatigued, and identified nine distinct varieties of exhausted T cells, or Tex.
Leadership training for a new focus on healthcare Leadership training for a new focus on healthcare Doctors at the Perelman School of Medicine are focusing on what the future of healthcare will require of its leaders for a well-integrated healthcare system.
Researchers discover cell type dictates form of Parkinson’s disease protein Researchers discover cell type dictates form of Parkinson’s disease protein Different Parkinson’s-related brain disorders are characterized by misfolded proteins embedded in cells. A team from the Perelman School of Medicine discovered that the type of cell effected dictates which disease strain may emerge.
With second FDA approval, CAR-T’s transformative power multiplies With second FDA approval, CAR-T’s transformative power multiplies After last year’s approval to treat pediatric lymphoma, the latest indication will expand the number of patients that can be treated with personalized cell therapy almost tenfold.
The path through Penn Medicine The path through Penn Medicine Medical students can commiserate with each other over the experience of med school and share a level of empathy and understanding with one another. But the reality of being a med student is a unique experience for everyone. Two students who were profiled in their first and second years of training reflect on their third year at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Penn Medicine students to participate in first-ever citywide medical story slam Penn Medicine students to participate in first-ever citywide medical story slam Students will share experiences through five-minute stories at the May 7 event at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Newly approved heart surgery procedure debuts at Penn Medicine Newly approved heart surgery procedure debuts at Penn Medicine The first surgery using high-resolution mapping of the heart successfully located areas of arrhythmia to eliminate.
Two faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences Shelley Berger and Karen Goldberg Two faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences Shelly Berger and Karen Goldberg are among 84 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors for a scientist.
FDA approves CAR T therapy for large B-Cell lymphoma developed at Penn Manufactured CAR T cells FDA approves CAR T therapy for large B-Cell lymphoma developed at Penn The nation’s first approved personalized cellular therapy is now available for a second indication.
One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking A new study highlights the pipeline from abuse to homelessness to sex trafficking among youth in Philadelphia, D.C., and Phoenix, the largest study to date on human trafficking and teens.