Perelman School of Medicine

Two Penn Faculty Elected Members of American Philosophical Society

Two faculty members from the University of Pennsylvania have been selected for membership in the American Philosophical Society. They are Ronald Fairman and Rogers Smith.

Penn Researchers Improve Computer Modeling for Designing Drug-delivery Nanocarriers

A team of University of Pennsylvania researchers has developed a computer model that will aid in the design of nanocarriers, microscopic structures used to guide drugs to their targets in the body.

Penn Study: Codependence of Cell Nucleus Proteins Key to Understanding Fatty Liver Disease

A new appreciation for the interplay between two cell nucleus proteins that lead both intertwined and separate lives is helping researchers better understand fatty liver disease, according to a new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Penn Team Uses Nanoparticles to Break Up Plaque and Prevent Cavities

The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can “hide” within a sticky biofilm matrix, a glue-like polymer scaffold.

Penn Medicine: Personalized Medicine Meets Thyroid Cancer: Drug Targeting BRAF Mutation Helps Patients

In the era of precision medicine, targeting the mutations driving cancer growth, rather than the tumor site itself, continues to be a successful approach for some patients.

Penn Researchers Develop Placenta-on-a-chip

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed the first placenta-on-a-chip that can fully model the transport of nutrients across the placental barrier.

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HIV researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and The Wistar Institute will co-lead a five-year, $23 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, as part of the second iteration of the

Penn Study Shows Elevated Brain Blood Flow Linked to Anxiety and Mood Symptoms in Females

Adolescence is a critical period for emotional maturation and is a time when significant symptoms of anxiety and depression can increase, particularly in females. Prior work by a team of Penn Medicine researchers found that sex-specific changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) begin at puberty.

Want to Cut Calories? New Penn Studies Suggest Placing Orders Before It's Time to Eat

Want to cut calories and make healthier meal choices? Try avoiding unhealthy impulse purchases by ordering meals at least an hour before eating.

Penn Study: Friendly Competition and a Financial Incentive Increases Team Exercise

Would having your exercise performance compared to that of your peers motivate you do more? A new study suggests it might. And adding a financial incentive would only sweeten the deal even more.

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