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Perelman School of Medicine
Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy promising for targeting the HIV reservoir
Novel Dual CAR T cell immunotherapy promising for targeting the HIV reservoir
A new alteration to the way T cells are engineered has significant implications for using engineered T cells to fight both HIV and cancer.
Localizing epilepsy ‘hotspots’
Localizing epilepsy ‘hotspots’
Student interns worked this summer with the Davis Lab in the Penn Epilepsy Center to research improvements to epilepsy diagnosis using the tools of machine learning and network analysis.
Researchers discover a rare genetic form of dementia
Researchers discover a rare genetic form of dementia
A buildup of tau protein in parts of the brain helped Edward Lee, an assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, and other Penn scientists uncover this new form of dementia.
Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo in preventing COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo in preventing COVID-19
A Penn clinical trial shows health care workers in contact with COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine daily did not reduce their rate of infection.
How Eve Higginbotham is dismantling racist and sexist systems one step at a time
How Eve Higginbotham is dismantling racist and sexist systems one step at a time
Amid nationwide demonstrations calling for the long-overdue dismantling of racist systems and institutions, the vice dean for Inclusion and Diversity and professor of ophthalmolog has been busy sharing her voice and taking action.
A potential cause of CAR T side effects, and a path forward
A potential cause of CAR T side effects, and a path forward
Single cell sequencing aided researchers in identifying a previously undiscovered molecule in the brain.
Penn researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease
Penn researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease
The identification of this epigenetic process highlights potential drug treatment strategies for early-stage disease treatment.
TV ads for psoriasis and eczema medications portray few people of color
TV ads for psoriasis and eczema medications portray few people of color
A Penn Medicine study finds commercials from pharmaceutical companies advertising medication to treat psoriasis and eczema lack people from racial and ethnic minorities.
Aging and the costs that come with it
Aging and the costs that come with it
As a high school student, junior Darcey Hookway spent time volunteering on a dementia ward at a local hospital. “The social aspect of their condition really struck me,” says Hookway, who is from London. “They struggled immensely with social isolation. And now with COVID exacerbating that more than ever, I think that’s a huge detriment to their health.”
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady
Penn staffers discuss resources available to graduate and postdoctoral students during this challenging time.
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CNN
Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine
Research published by Marianne Nabbout while a resident at the Perelman School of Medicine finds that vaping has an immediate effect on blood vessels even if an e-cigarette doesn’t contain nicotine.
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Fox 29 (Philadelphia)
Former patient gives thanks to PA hospital staff after surviving coma, COVID-19 battle
A former COVID patient who spent six months in a coma returned to thank the Penn Medicine team that contributed to his survival, including Megan Carr-Lettieri.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Is there a chemical link to memory loss? Penn researchers get $11M to study dementia causes
The National Institutes of Health have awarded $11 million to Aimin Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine to study the link between chemical exposures and dementia.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
COVID patient who survived coma reunites with Penn care team
A COVID patient who survived his coma recently reunited with the Penn Medicine care team that helped save his life, including Jennifer Olenik of the Perelman School of Medicine.
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Forbes
Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know
According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year.
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