FDA approves two sickle cell therapies, including first CRISPR medicine The Washington Post FDA approves two sickle cell therapies, including first CRISPR medicine Kiran Musunuru of the Perelman School of Medicine says that gene editing will be the biggest story of the century. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience. A cancer vaccine, glowing tumors, lightning speed radiation: Three UPenn innovations to watch Philadelphia Inquirer A cancer vaccine, glowing tumors, lightning speed radiation: Three UPenn innovations to watch Robert H. Vonderheide of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses three cancer treatment innovations that could be game changers for patients. Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia Business Journal Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Kevin Mahoney is lauded for his accomplishments as CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Self Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Susan Taylor of the Perelman School of Medicine says that seeing a dermatologist for hair loss is a smarter strategy than taking biotin supplements. Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections. Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors Image: iStock/James Mutter Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors A preclinical Penn Medicine study explains the previously observed anti-cancer effect of the common anesthetic drug. More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started Philadelphia Inquirer More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started More than 260,000 people have signed up to participate in Penn Medicine BioBank, co-directed by Marilyn Ritchie and Dan Rader, which cross-references DNA with electronic health records to discover genetic variants of medical conditions. New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.
A cancer vaccine, glowing tumors, lightning speed radiation: Three UPenn innovations to watch Philadelphia Inquirer A cancer vaccine, glowing tumors, lightning speed radiation: Three UPenn innovations to watch Robert H. Vonderheide of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses three cancer treatment innovations that could be game changers for patients. Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia Business Journal Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Kevin Mahoney is lauded for his accomplishments as CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Self Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Susan Taylor of the Perelman School of Medicine says that seeing a dermatologist for hair loss is a smarter strategy than taking biotin supplements. Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections. Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors Image: iStock/James Mutter Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors A preclinical Penn Medicine study explains the previously observed anti-cancer effect of the common anesthetic drug. More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started Philadelphia Inquirer More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started More than 260,000 people have signed up to participate in Penn Medicine BioBank, co-directed by Marilyn Ritchie and Dan Rader, which cross-references DNA with electronic health records to discover genetic variants of medical conditions. New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Philadelphia Business Journal Most admired CEOs 2023: Kevin Mahoney, University of Pennsylvania Health System Kevin Mahoney is lauded for his accomplishments as CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Self Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Susan Taylor of the Perelman School of Medicine says that seeing a dermatologist for hair loss is a smarter strategy than taking biotin supplements. Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections. Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors Image: iStock/James Mutter Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors A preclinical Penn Medicine study explains the previously observed anti-cancer effect of the common anesthetic drug. More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started Philadelphia Inquirer More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started More than 260,000 people have signed up to participate in Penn Medicine BioBank, co-directed by Marilyn Ritchie and Dan Rader, which cross-references DNA with electronic health records to discover genetic variants of medical conditions. New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Self Do biotin supplements actually do anything for hair loss? Susan Taylor of the Perelman School of Medicine says that seeing a dermatologist for hair loss is a smarter strategy than taking biotin supplements. Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections. Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors Image: iStock/James Mutter Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors A preclinical Penn Medicine study explains the previously observed anti-cancer effect of the common anesthetic drug. More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started Philadelphia Inquirer More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started More than 260,000 people have signed up to participate in Penn Medicine BioBank, co-directed by Marilyn Ritchie and Dan Rader, which cross-references DNA with electronic health records to discover genetic variants of medical conditions. New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections.
Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors Image: iStock/James Mutter Lidocaine may be able to kill certain cancer cells by activating bitter taste receptors A preclinical Penn Medicine study explains the previously observed anti-cancer effect of the common anesthetic drug.
More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started Philadelphia Inquirer More than 260,000 Penn Medicine patients have agreed to share their DNA for research, and the discoveries are just getting started More than 260,000 people have signed up to participate in Penn Medicine BioBank, co-directed by Marilyn Ritchie and Dan Rader, which cross-references DNA with electronic health records to discover genetic variants of medical conditions. New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Miami Herald New weight loss drugs carry high price tags and lots of questions for seniors Mitchell Lazar of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have only been on the market for a few years and require caution. Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells. Load More
Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms Newsweek Scientists find anesthetic kills cancer cells via unique mechanisms A study led by Robert Lee of the Perelman School of Medicine found that the local anesthetic lidocaine targeted a receptor highly expressed across cancer cells.