The Jin Lab taps into a key cell for cancer research The lab, led by Chengcheng Jin, an assistant professor of cancer biology and microbiology, is investigating how the immune system co-evolves with tumors during cancer progression. (Image: Penn Medicine News) The Jin Lab taps into a key cell for cancer research The lab, led by Chengcheng Jin, an assistant professor of cancer biology and microbiology, is investigating how the immune system co-evolves with tumors during cancer progression.
FDA approves ‘glowing tumor’ imaging drug to aid lung cancer surgery FDA approves ‘glowing tumor’ imaging drug to aid lung cancer surgery The injectable diagnostic, Cytalux, binds to cancerous tissue and glows, making it easier for surgeons to remove tumors completely while sparing healthy tissue.
Advances in cancer research Interleukin-18 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the IL18 gene. “We designed an ‘armored’ CAR that secretes IL18 where we found it to have potent antitumor efficacy in our preclinical studies,” said Carl June. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Advances in cancer research Recent research shows promise in a novel CAR T therapy after cancer relapse, and a novel treatment for multiple myeloma.
A gateway from high school to Penn Medicine A gateway from high school to Penn Medicine Penn Medicine’s Pathways Emerging Careers Program invites Philadelphia high school graduates to start a career with Penn Medicine with extra coaching, training, and mentoring.
At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage Alumni heard Lance Freeman examine racial equity in city planning, Dolores Albarracín talk about how conspiracy theories take hold, and Kevin Johnson discuss the importance of clear science communication.
Two Penn fourth-years and an alumna named 2023 Marshall Scholars 2023 Marshall Scholars Sarah Kane, Amy Krimm, and Carson Eckhard. Two Penn fourth-years and an alumna named 2023 Marshall Scholars Fourth-years Sarah Kane and Amy Krimm are in the College of Arts and Sciences, as was 2021 graduate Carson Eckhard.
Study shows promise of new anti-KRAS drug for pancreatic cancer Study shows promise of new anti-KRAS drug for pancreatic cancer A small molecule inhibitor that attacks the difficult cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS successfully shrunk tumors or stopped cancer growth in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer.
Two from Penn named Distinguished Members of the Association for Computing Machinery Jing (Jane) Li of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Li Shen of Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine. (Images: Courtesy of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Perelman School of Medicine) Two from Penn named Distinguished Members of the Association for Computing Machinery Jing (Jane) Li of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Li Shen of the Perelman School of Medicine have been named distinguished members of the Association for Computing Machinery.
How ketamine acts as ‘switch’ in the brain How ketamine acts as ‘switch’ in the brain Penn researchers find that the anesthetic and fast-acting antidepressant switches natural patterns of neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex.
For ‘spirit of innovation,’ three from Penn named National Academy of Inventors Fellows Vijay Kumar of Penn Engineering and Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, recognizing their contributions to inventions that have made a meaningful impact on society. (Images: Penn Engineering/Penn Medicine) For ‘spirit of innovation,’ three from Penn named National Academy of Inventors Fellows Vijay Kumar of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine were honored with the recognition.