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Jim Wilson has two new promising gene therapy studies, but says investment in the cutting-edge field has ‘gotten worse’
Philadelphia Inquirer

Jim Wilson has two new promising gene therapy studies, but says investment in the cutting-edge field has ‘gotten worse’

Jim Wilson of the Perelman School of Medicine has published two new studies supporting the promise of cutting-edge gene therapy, finding evidence that the genetic treatments can be beneficial for years without raising the risk of cancer.

Penn researchers are studying how to prevent breast cancer recurrence, which is often fatal. Their work just got a $10 million grant
Philadelphia Inquirer

Penn researchers are studying how to prevent breast cancer recurrence, which is often fatal. Their work just got a $10 million grant

Researchers led by Angela DeMichele of the Perelman School of Medicine have received a $10 million grant to expand their proof-of-concept trial for eradicating dormant breast cancer cells before they can reactivate.

Vaccine confidence falls as belief in health misinformation grows
Hand holding a vial of Pfizer vaccine.

Image: Daniel Burke

Vaccine confidence falls as belief in health misinformation grows

A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that finds that the number of Americans who think vaccines approved for use in the United States are safe dropped to 71% from 77%.

From the Annenberg Public Policy Center

Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat expected to rise
outdoor thermometer nearing 100 degrees.

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Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat expected to rise

A new study from researchers at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine indicates that older adults and Black adults are at greater risk of excess deaths.

From Penn Medicine News

How cell developmental biology fits into the future of medicine
Ben Stanger in a lab.

Ben Stanger, the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Center)

How cell developmental biology fits into the future of medicine

Ben Stanger, the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research and professor of medicine and cell and developmental biology, discusses his research and publishing his first book, ‘From One Cell: A Journey into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine.’

From Penn Medicine News

Two Penn schools partner with Camden County to launch virtual reality Narcan training
Four people, one on a stretcher, outside an ambulance learning how to administer Narcan.

Real-life EMT Barry Hunter, second from left, talks to actors David Blatt, Newton Buchanan, Bi Jean Ngo, and Britt Fauzer. Blatt portrayed a man overdosing, Ngo and Fauzer acted as people administering Narcan, and Newton played an EMT. Kyle Cassidy, one of the creators of the training video, says Hunter helped teach Newton how to enter the scene and what to carry.

(Image: Kyle Cassidy)

Two Penn schools partner with Camden County to launch virtual reality Narcan training

The Annenberg School for Communication and School of Nursing continue their efforts to train as many people as possible on administering the lifesaving overdose reversal medication.
The most exciting health breakthroughs of 2023
Prevention

The most exciting health breakthroughs of 2023

Bonnie Milas of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the dangers of fentanyl and recommends keeping Narcan in household medicine chests.

Stem cells breathe new life into lungs
The Scientist

Stem cells breathe new life into lungs

Edward Morrisey of the Perelman School of Medicine says that stem cell graft studies are a promising proof-of-concept to help researchers better understand how to effectively heal a lung.

Over 25 eye drops have been recalled: What you need to know
Prevention

Over 25 eye drops have been recalled: What you need to know

Mina Massaro-Gordon of the Perelman School of Medicine says that recent eye drop recalls are concerning and should push patients and doctors to do research on the FDA’s list.