Penn Medicine finds viral variants of concern in over a third of latest COVID-19 samples nocred Penn Medicine finds viral variants of concern in over a third of latest COVID-19 samples Experts call on the public to continue masking, social distancing, and other protection efforts to prevent spread and further mutation of the virus.
1920-2020: Profiles of women in medicine 1920-2020: Profiles of women in medicine Between 1920 and 2020, women rose from second-class citizenship to take the reins as pioneering leaders in medicine, among all other areas of public life
Why Match Day has more meaning in 2021 Why Match Day has more meaning in 2021 This year, 147 medical students from the Perelman School of Medicine celebrated the reveal of their residency placements on Match Day in hybrid celebration of virtual and small number of in-person students.
Hormone drugs may disarm COVID-19 spike protein and stop disease progression Hormone drugs may disarm COVID-19 spike protein and stop disease progression Hormone drugs that reduce androgen levels may help disarm the coronavirus spike protein used to infect cells and stop the progression of severe COVID-19 disease, suggests a new preclinical study.
Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ Undergraduate nominee Sciaska Ulysse thanked the Netter Center for her nomination and said, "I'm so excited to see how we can give back to communities after graduation." Celebrating women of color ‘At the table’ The annual Women of Color award ceremony celebrated its 34th year in an online event led by the Women of Color at Penn Planning Committee and the African American Resource Center.
How has COVID-19 prepared scientists and the public for future pandemics? How has COVID-19 prepared scientists and the public for future pandemics? Perry World House and the Penn Center for Research on Coronavirus and Other Emerging Pathogens hosted a virtual discussion on pandemic preparedness and lessons learned this past year.
COVID-19 and women in the workforce Homepage image: During Women’s History Month, researchers across the University examine what we know today about how COVID-19 has affected women in the workforce, from education to STEMM fields. COVID-19 and women in the workforce Experts across Penn explain how the pandemic has exacerbated gender inequality and challenged female career advancement in the STEMM fields, education, and business.
Study finds an increased risk of dementia from decades-old head injuries Study finds an increased risk of dementia from decades-old head injuries New Penn Medicine research reveals stronger associations between head injuries and dementia among women compared to men, and among white participants as compared to Black participants.
‘Research at Penn’ showcases University breakthroughs and innovations ‘Research at Penn’ showcases University breakthroughs and innovations Produced by the Provost’s Office, the brochure highlights groundbreaking research from each of Penn’s 12 schools. This year it is online-only.
Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s Jason Karlawish on the science and history of Alzheimer’s The the co-director of the Penn Memory Center outlines the medical, social, and ethical challenges that surround Alzheimer’s disease.