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Reducing susceptibility to misconceptions about mRNA vaccination

Reducing susceptibility to misconceptions about mRNA vaccination

Researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center have tested the effectiveness of a “mental model” approach to presenting scientific information, incorporating visual, verbal, or animated models to teach scientific or medical concepts to better identify misconceptions.

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Reimagining philanthropy and supporting everyday givers
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Reimagining philanthropy and supporting everyday givers

Founded in 2012 as a movement to encourage generosity on the Tuesday after Black Friday, GivingTuesday has blossomed into a global initiative and an independent nonprofit.

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A quarter-century of supporting Asian Pacific Islander students
Students relax in the PAACH space.

Penn students relax in the PAACH space recently. Alumni and students say PAACH is a "home away from home" for many from the Asian Pacific Islander community.

(Image: Courtesy of PAACH)

A quarter-century of supporting Asian Pacific Islander students

The Pan-Asian American Community House is marking 25 years of fostering community, inspiring leaders, and providing a home away from home.

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New CAR T strategy targets most common form of heart disease
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New CAR T strategy targets most common form of heart disease

Preclinical research from investigators at Penn Medicine shows that experimental CAR T cells block inflammation in arteries, preventing more than two-thirds of the plaque buildup seen in untreated controls.

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The research landscape is changing. Penn Forward’s Research Strategy co-chairs are ready to adapt
Michael Ostap, left, with David Meaney outdoors in front of a limestone building with autumn trees, wearing suits and ties.

Michael Ostap, left, with David Meaney on College Green. Ostap and Meaney are co-chairs of Penn Forward’s Research Strategy and Financing working group.

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    • The research landscape is changing. Penn Forward’s Research Strategy co-chairs are ready to adapt

    As co-chairs of the Penn Forward Research Strategy and Financing working group, David Meaney, vice provost for research, and Michael Ostap, chief scientific officer of the Perelman School of Medicine, are collaborating to expand Penn’s research impact.

    5 min. read