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Penn Vet’s next gen biomedical scientists present their research at the annual Veterinary Scholars Symposium

Two dozen Penn Vet students unveiled the original research they conducted as funded participants in the National Institutes of Health(NIH)/Boehringer Ingelheim Summer Research Program at the annual Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Spokane, Washington in August.

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2026 Elaine Redding Brinster Prize honors breakthrough in immune system research

The Institute for Regenerative Medicine at Penn has awarded the Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine to Zhijian ‘James’ Chen, a biochemist at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, for his discovery of the DNA-sensing enzyme cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGas) and its role in immune and inflammatory response.

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‘A moment when Penn can lead in higher education’: President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward

In a video message to the Penn community, Penn President J. Larry Jameson introduces Penn Forward, the University’s strategic planning initiative that builds on the progress of In Principle and Practice and boldly address the opportunities and challenges of the present moment in higher education.

Mangroves growing on a small island separated from the mainland due to abrasion in West Java.

From the frontlines of climate change

People living on small islands and territories face mounting climate impacts, but little is known about their stance on the issue. Research from a team including Parrish Bergquist, assistant professor of political science, aims to fill those gaps.

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Balzan prizes of nearly $1 million awarded for democracy studies and advances in leukemia treatment

Carl June of the Perelman School of Medicine is among four winners of the 2025 Balzan Prizes for inventing CAR-T cells, a genetically engineered cellular therapy.

AI is supercharging Gen Z workers — if they can land a job

Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says that young workers might miss the chance to learn how senior colleagues think through problems by instead asking an AI chatbot.

Genetic testing isn’t common in adults. A new Penn study shows it should be

A study from the Perelman School of Medicine points to the advantages of universal genetic testing in intensive-care units. Theodore Drivas is quoted.

Hairstylist brings his talents bedside to Penn Medicine patients: "This is my passion"

Hair stylist Richard Cornish brings his mobile bedside salon to patients at Penn Medicine.

Air pollution has been tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know

Research by Edward Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that exposure to air pollution is worsening the cognitive decline of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Library of Congress Literacy Awards honor Penn GSE-related literacy initiatives

The 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards recognized both Penn GSE’s Philadelphia Writing Project and a startup founded by alum Rina Madhani for their contributions to literacy and community engagement.

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