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The future of Annenberg, with John L. Jackson Jr. at the helm
john jackson speaking at a film screening

The future of Annenberg, with John L. Jackson Jr. at the helm

Under his leadership, the school is poised to further engage in the pressing cultural, political, and ideological conversations happening in today’s unprecedented media landscape.

Michele W. Berger

America has already had a gay president

America has already had a gay president

PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel penned an op-ed about James Buchanan, the country’s only “bachelor president.” Emanuel writes that in the mid-19th century, sexual orientation was generally considered “a private matter, and irrelevant to holding or performing public office.”

Genetic research has a white bias, and it may be hurting everyone’s health

Genetic research has a white bias, and it may be hurting everyone’s health

PIK Professor Sarah Tishkoff and Giorgio Sirugo of the Perelman School of Medicine collaborated on a paper that concluded that predominately European genetic databases may lead to difficulties treating people from other racial backgrounds. “If we don’t include ethnically diverse populations, we are potentially going to be exacerbating health inequalities,” said Tishkoff.

The latest Instagram influencer frontier? Medical promotions

The latest Instagram influencer frontier? Medical promotions

PIK Professor Jonathan Moreno said a disclosure is not enough to protect consumers learning about pharmaceuticals through sponsored social media posts. “You can say, ‘Oh, there’s transparency’, and that’s the end of the story. But ethically, [influencers] who do this do take on some personal responsibility, quite apart from the legal side. They take on some personal responsibility for promoting a product or process that could change somebody else’s life.”

Duncan Watts appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
Duncan Watts

Duncan Watts, a Penn Integrates Knowledge professor with appointments in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Annenberg School for Communication, and the Wharton School.

Duncan Watts appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett are pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Watts as the University of Pennsylvania’s twenty-third Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor.

Penn Today Staff