Perelman School of Medicine

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.

Microscopic view of plasma cells and antibodies.

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.

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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.

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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

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.”

Grad students studying inside Grad Center

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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Nearly 1 in 10 COVID patients return after leaving emergency department

A new Penn study finds patients with low pulse oximetry readings or fever were more than three times as likely to require hospitalization after their initial discharge, as compared to other COVID patients.

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Researchers discover new molecules for tracking Parkinson’s disease

The study describes an innovative approach for identifying and evaluating candidate molecules that can image and track the progression of a wide range of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Solution to a decades-old mitochondria mystery could lead to new disease treatments

Perelman School of Medicine scientists identified a key protein involved in fueling the cells’ power plants.

Middle-aged person sick in bed with water bottle in sweater and scarf.

Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu susceptibility

Individuals’ immunological imprint from early childhood infection likely lessens the virus’ severity, but does not prevent infection.

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