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Doing the work to end health disparities
Ala Stanford.

Ala Stanford is a pediatric surgeon, a professor of practice in the department of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences, with additional appointments as director of community outreach for research activities in the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, and as a research associate in the Annenberg School for Communication.

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Doing the work to end health disparities

Ala Stanford is a surgeon, a national leader in health equity, and professor of practice at Penn. Her new book chronicles her path from North Philly, how she served thousands during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her work to end health disparities.

Susan Ahlborn

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will investigate the history of galaxies
artist's concept of the Andromeda galaxy's stellar halo, depicted with exaggerated brightness and density, highlighting the extent of this faint and loosely connected collection of stars that surrounds the galaxy.

Robyn Sanderson and Adrien Thob of the School of Arts & Sciences are part of a team of astronomers using NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to uncover the “fossil record” of the universe as they look to clues to unearth key insights into its formation.

(Image: Courtesy of NASA, Ralf Crawford (STScI))

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will investigate the history of galaxies

Robyn Sanderson and collaborators are unearthing the history of the universe’s formation by looking for clues that reveal its “galactic fossil record.”
Telling the story of a Hispanic war hero
President Reagan presenting Roy Benavidez with the Medal of Honor in 1981.

President Reagan presenting retired Army Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez with the Medal of Honor in 1981.

(Image: The U.S. National Archives)

Telling the story of a Hispanic war hero

In his new book “The Ballad of Roy Benavidez,” Penn historian William Sturkey explores the life of this Hispanic war hero, his fight to maintain veteran disability benefits, and the ways in which Hispanic Americans have long shaped U.S. history with scant acknowledgement.

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Who, What, Why: Devdyuti Paul
Devdyuti Paul rests against a pillar in front of Fisher Fine Arts Library

People need art, Paul says. “It’s life-changing. It’s a way for people to feel catharsis.”

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  • Who, What, Why

    • Who, What, Why: Devdyuti Paul

    In a summer internship at the Barnes Foundation, Devdyuti Paul makes the arts accessible.

    Kristina García

    Questioning restrictions on physical activity for those at risk of preterm birth
    Ellie Mayers and Gladys Smith in front of a sign reading Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine Reproductive Genetics at Penn Medicine.

    Two students are conducting research with Beth Leong Pineles of Penn Medicine (not pictured) to study activity restriction for pregnant patients, supported by a Penn Undergraduate Research Mentorship grant. Ellie Mayers (left) is a third-year in the School of Nursing. Gladys Smith (right) is a second-year in the College of Arts and Sciences. 

    (Image: Courtesy of Ellie Mayers and Gladys Smith)

    Questioning restrictions on physical activity for those at risk of preterm birth

    Undergraduates Ellie Mayers and Gladys Smith worked as research assistants this summer gathering data from pregnant patients for a study by Penn Medicine physician Beth Leong Pineles, researching bed rest orders and physical activity restrictions for those at risk of preterm birth.
    Uncovering new antibiotics inside the human gut
    Microscopic rendering of bacterial in the small intestines.

    Image: iStock/ChrisChrisW

    Uncovering new antibiotics inside the human gut

    Researchers from Penn Engineering, led by César de la Fuente, have leveraged AI to discover dozens of potential new antibiotics in the human gut microbiome.

    Ian Scheffler

    A modified peptide shows promise for fighting tumors
    Tumor microenvironment.

    A collaborative team of researchers including scientists from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine show how a modified peptide can successfully target the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment.

    (Image: iStock/Marcin Klapczynski)

    A modified peptide shows promise for fighting tumors

    Researchers in Penn Vet led a collaborative study that demonstrates how a modified peptide normalizes tumor vasculature and enhances various cancer treatments.
    Michael C. Horowitz returns as director of Perry World House
    Micheal Horowitz.

    Michael Horowitz is the director of Perry World House and Richard Perry Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences’ Department of Political Science.

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    Michael C. Horowitz returns as director of Perry World House

    Horowitz resumed the leadership of Perry World House on August 14, overseeing work on security, defense, and emerging technologies.
    With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious
    A stairwell and mural next to a group of students sitting in chairs.

    A scene from a fall 2023 preceptorial.

    (Image: Courtesy of New Student Orientation)

    With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious

    Preceptorials, a New Student Orientation tradition for first-year undergraduates, run this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.