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microscopic rendering of three solid tumors being attacked by CAR T cells.

Engineering CAR T cells to activate a bodily response to solid tumors

A new Penn study shows that CAR T cells expressing RN7SL1, a naturally occurring RNA, can activate the body’s natural immune cells against difficult-to-treat cancers.

Deborah Culley standing by a railing at the Perelman School of Medicine in a white lab coat.

Deborah J. Culley on her vision for the future of Anesthesiology and Critical Care

Culley discusses her past research on the connection between anesthesia and post-operative cognitive dysfunction and her new role as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care.

Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó standing side by side.

2022 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences awarded to mRNA pioneers Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó

Weissman and Karikó are honored for engineering modified RNA technology which enabled rapid development of effective COVID-19 vaccines.

Three people as seen from the ground wearing running shoes on a paved running trail.

Choose personal exercise goals, then tackle them immediately

Research from the Perelman School of Medicine reveals that having people set their own fitness goals and pursue them immediately, rather than giving them assigned goals that begin gradually, is most likely to result in lasting positive change.

Nerve repair, with help from stem cells

School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers teamed up to create a novel approach to surgically repairing injured peripheral nerves that relies on the versatility of gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

John Glick standing with arms crossed in a white lab coat.

The cancer fighters: John Glick and a legacy of a half century in oncology

A major figure in the fight against cancer, John Glick reflects on his career after decades of working with the Perelman School of Medicine and as director of Penn’s National Cancer Institute for more than 20 years, treating thousands of patients during his tenure.

New studies find evidence of ‘superhuman’ immunity to COVID-19 in some individuals

John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the speed of antibody evolution happening in people who are just vaccinated and in those who have already been infected.

Flavia Vitale, assistant professor of neurology, bioengineering, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and founder of the multidisciplinary Vitale Lab. (Image: Penn Medicine News)

Developing new technologies to solve the mysteries of the brain

The Perelman School of Medicine’s Flavia Vitale is using her background in biomedical and chemical engineering to develop cutting edge materials and devices that will help clinicians diagnose and treat brain disorders.

A group of people walking through the Pavilion wearing face masks, hard hats, and safety vests.

Building (and hiring) for the future at Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion

In the months leading up to the Pavilion debut, a massive recruitment effort is underway to hire more than 600 employees.

5 myths about depression everyone should know

Cory Newman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that irritability, anxiety, and trouble concentrating are signs of depression.

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