In Peru and the U.S., considering the factors that drive public health Michael Z. Levy, whose own research uses interdisciplinary methods to shed light on epidemiology and public health, taught the course with colleague César Ugarte-Gil and featured a bevy of guest experts. (Image: Peggy Peterson) In Peru and the U.S., considering the factors that drive public health By comparing and contrasting the two nations’ approaches to controlling infectious diseases, students in Parallel Plagues deepened their appreciation of how these diseases emerge, cause harm, and might be effectively controlled.
Laminitis insights show promise for the future The equine disease laminitis results in harm to the lamellae (above), folded tissue that support the connection between hoof and bone. A new study delves into the genetics of laminitis, with implications for its diagnosis and treatment. (Image: Galantino-Homer Laminitis Laboratory at Penn Vet New Bolton Center) Laminitis insights show promise for the future Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and University Florida partnered on the work, which may lead to new blood tests or even treatments for the disease, which often leads to euthanasia in horses.
A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission In experiments using saliva samples from COVID-19 patients, the gum, which contains the ACE2 protein, neutralized the virus, according to research led by School of Dental Medicine scientists.
Therapy dogs help students relax and relieve stress Beau the English Labrador plays with students as they take a break from studying and enjoy therapy dogs on campus during the event, “Pawsitive Study Break”, sponsored by Wharton Undergraduate Division at Tannenbaum Quad. (Image: Sara Hoover, Wharton Undergraduate Division) Therapy dogs help students relax and relieve stress The Wharton School’s Undergraduate Division invited students to take a break from studying and enjoy therapy dogs on campus.
Changing the identity of cancer cells to eliminate them New findings from a study led by the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Andrés Blanco point a way forward for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. (Image: National Cancer Institute) Changing the identity of cancer cells to eliminate them A team led by the School of Veterinary Medicine’s M. Andrés Blanco has uncovered a new target for treating certain blood cancers that works by removing an obstacle to their maturation.
Progress toward a more sustainable University Progress toward a more sustainable University Two years into the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0, Penn is tracking significant steps toward its goals.
A hub for zoonotic disease research A Penn Vet-led team was the first to sequence, study, and manipulate a naturally occurring mouse Cryptosporidium, a parasite responsible for life-threatening illness in people, as well as livestock, pets, and wildlife worldwide. (Image: Muthugapatti Kandasamy, Adam Sateriale, and Boris Striepen) A hub for zoonotic disease research The new Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases, launched by the School of Veterinary Medicine, leans on Penn’s strengths in immunology and infectious disease to prepare for emerging threats to animal and human health.
Novel gene therapy platform speeds search for ways to cure blindness Novel gene therapy platform speeds search for ways to cure blindness A newly developed single-cell RNA sequencing technique enables researchers to quickly identify an optimal vector for delivering therapeutic genetic material to treat vision disorders, and perhaps other genetic conditions.
Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results The Campaign exceeded its initial goal, making this fundraising and engagement effort the most successful in Penn’s history.
9/11, 20 years later Tribute in Light, an annual display near the site of Ground Zero, commemorates the Sept. 11 attacks. (Homepage image: Scott Spitzer) 9/11, 20 years later Experts across the University share their thoughts on how 9/11 transformed their field, their research, and the world.