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How Penn Medicine is advancing the field of breast reconstruction

Suhail K. Kanchawala of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the process of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

A lab worker with latex gloves doing mRNA research.

A year after the Nobel Prize, Penn’s mRNA research is revving up

In 2023, Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó received Nobel Prize recognition for mRNA vaccines. Today, the work continues apace as successes across the University show how medicine is changing rapidly as a result of the prize-winning discovery.

Penn’s Gilliam Fellows bridge inclusion and innovation

Two Ph.D. students are among 50 graduate students selected to receive this year’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship, which advances equity and inclusion in science through a mentorship skills development course.

Penn researchers develop new gene therapy for previously untreatable eye disorder

Artur Cideciyan of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have developed a new gene therapy to treat Leber’s congenital amaurosis, one of the most common causes of blindness in children.

New gene therapy shows ‘life-changing’ promise for hemophilia B

A clinical trial by Adam Cuker of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that a new gene therapy can serve as a sustainable single-dose treatment for people with hemophilia B.

Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments

Peter Noël of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues are using CT scanners to unlock the mysteries of ancient string instruments.

How to treat tight calves for better running

John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that protection of a joint is more important than power across it.

Does voter registration status affect your health? Hospitals say yes, and are signing up people to vote this November

Judd Flesch of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses Penn Medicine’s voter-registration efforts and the connection between health and civic responsibilities.

Women in the military face obstacles to abortion care

Caitlin Clason of the Perelman School of Medicine is researching how women in the military access abortion.

Climate change could double U.S. temperature-linked deaths by mid-century

Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine says it’s crucial to understand how the increasing frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves will affect people’s health.

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