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American families need SNAP benefits more now than ever
The Hill

American families need SNAP benefits more now than ever

In an Op-Ed, Aaron Richterman, Christina Roberto, and Harsha Thirumurthy of the Perelman School of Medicine argue for the reauthorization of SNAP benefits to combat food insufficiency.

Artificial intelligence is leveling up the fight against infectious diseases
Cesar de la Fuente at the BioPond in James Kaskey Memorial Park

César de la Fuente, presidential associate professor with appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine, School of Engineering and School of Arts & Sciences.

(Image: Eric Sucar)

Artificial intelligence is leveling up the fight against infectious diseases

In a new review, Presidential Assistant Professor Cesar de la Fuente and co-authors assess the progress, limitations, and promise of research in AI and infectious diseases.

Devorah Fischler

A vaccine for pancreatic cancer?
Deutsche Welle

A vaccine for pancreatic cancer?

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the efficacy of a potential pancreatic cancer vaccine.

Experts see lessons for next pandemic as COVID emergency comes to an end
The New York Times

Experts see lessons for next pandemic as COVID emergency comes to an end

According to PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel, the pandemic has shown that officials should think carefully about school closures and keep them as limited as possible to avoid negative educational impact.

Public health quarantines have a history in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer

Public health quarantines have a history in Philadelphia

In a Q&A, David Barnes of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses his new book, “Lazaretto,” which examines the public health history of a yellow fever quarantine site in Philadelphia.