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An ecosystem of innovation fosters tech-based solutions to COVID-19 challenges

Clinicians, engineers, and IT specialists work together at Penn on innovations that help doctors provide the best care for patients amid continued social distancing and coronavirus restrictions.

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Five Penn faculty elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Five faculty from Penn are among the newest members of the National Academy of Medicine: William Beltran of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Matthew McHugh of the School of Nursing, and Ronald DeMatteo, Raina Merchant, and Hongjun Song of the Perelman School of Medicine.

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Crowd-sourcing optogenetics data to tackle neurological diseases

The specialized field of neuroscience, optogenetics, shows clinical promise for conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s. But before human trials can get fully underway, the field must better understand a crucial intermediate step, aided by 45 labs in nine countries sharing information.

What nutrients fuel a healthy beating heart?

A first-of-its-kind Penn Medicine study paints a detailed picture of the heart’s fuel and nutrient use.

Scientists engineer bacteria-killing molecules from wasp venom

A team led by scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine has engineered powerful new antimicrobial molecules from toxic proteins found in wasp venom.

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The unpredictable course of COVID-19

Austin Kilaru, an LDI associate fellow and emergency physician, studied COVID-19 patients who return to the hospital after an initial evaluation in the emergency department, to understand how often people need hospitalization after initially appearing well.

Anthony Fauci and Penn Medicine physicians on cancer care during pandemic

A virtual conference on cancer and COVID-19 discussed how medical professionals adapt to a rapidly changing environment and enforce protocols to deliver care safely, while individuals are choosing to skip cancer screenings or delay treatments.

A farm for the community

The Food and Wellness Collaborative, which emerged from the ‘Your Big Idea’ competition, has turned an expanse of turf into a productive growing space.

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Is your drinking water toxic? This app may help you find out

A new tool developed by Penn Medicine researchers informs users about their potential exposure to hydraulic fracturing chemicals.

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Blocking enzyme’s self-destruction may mitigate age-related diseases

Penn researchers have discovered a potential new way to maintain a key enzyme, SIRT1, which is tied to aging.

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