Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years (Image: Eric Sucar) Penn Center for Innovation celebrates 10 years The University’s nexus for technology transfer supports researchers in their innovative efforts, from CAR T to mRNA advancements that have dramatically reshaped the world.
Unlocking the brain: Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons Emily Han is a doctoral student in the Mitchell Lab in Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.(Image: Bella Ciervo) Unlocking the brain: Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons Researchers in the lab of Michael Mitchell in Penn Engineering have developed a method for delivering lipid nanoparticles across the blood-brain barrier specifically to targeted neurons.
Brain research could help patients with paralysis move again Iahn Cajigas and researcher Qasim Qureshi review data to identify consistent patterns in brain activity that will enable them to predict a patient’s intention to move in real time.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Brain research could help patients with paralysis move again Penn Medicine researchers are using machine learning to study the areas of the brain that control movement.
How fungi make a key medicinal molecule Image: Bella Ciervo How fungi make a key medicinal molecule New research from Penn Medicine has uncovered the catalyst that creates a compound in fungi whose derivatives are applied to treatments for cancer and inflammation.
A lipid nanoparticle delivers an mRNA cure for preeclampsia Kelsey Swingle at work in the lab of Michael Mitchell.(Image: Kevin Monko) A lipid nanoparticle delivers an mRNA cure for preeclampsia Doctoral student Kelsey Swingle developed a lipid nanoparticle that delivers an mRNA therapeutic that reduces maternal blood pressure through the end of gestation and improves fetal health and blood circulation in the placenta.
In mouse studies, new hope against a dangerous complication of pregnancy Penn In the News HealthDay In mouse studies, new hope against a dangerous complication of pregnancy Doctoral student Kelsey Swingle in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues are using mRNA molecules to treat pre-eclampsia, a common pregnancy complication. Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology Penn In the News New Scientist Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology Michael Mitchell and Ph.D. student Kelsey Swingle of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues are using mRNA molecules to treat pre-eclampsia, a common pregnancy complication. Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Penn In the News Axios Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Lorena Grundy of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says that the debate between real and fake Christmas trees isn’t as black and white as it’s being portrayed. Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies Image: iStock/Love Employee Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies A new method developed by Penn engineers for designing ionizable lipids is expected to have broad implications for mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics. RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Penn In the News Rolling Stone RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Kenneth R. Foster of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says studies haven’t provided clear evidence that exposure to levels of radio frequency energy below accepted limits, such as Wi-Fi, disrupts the blood-brain barrier. Load More
Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology Penn In the News New Scientist Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology Michael Mitchell and Ph.D. student Kelsey Swingle of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues are using mRNA molecules to treat pre-eclampsia, a common pregnancy complication. Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Penn In the News Axios Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Lorena Grundy of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says that the debate between real and fake Christmas trees isn’t as black and white as it’s being portrayed. Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies Image: iStock/Love Employee Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies A new method developed by Penn engineers for designing ionizable lipids is expected to have broad implications for mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics. RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Penn In the News Rolling Stone RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Kenneth R. Foster of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says studies haven’t provided clear evidence that exposure to levels of radio frequency energy below accepted limits, such as Wi-Fi, disrupts the blood-brain barrier. Load More
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Penn In the News Axios Real vs. fake Christmas trees: The great debate, explained Lorena Grundy of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says that the debate between real and fake Christmas trees isn’t as black and white as it’s being portrayed. Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies Image: iStock/Love Employee Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies A new method developed by Penn engineers for designing ionizable lipids is expected to have broad implications for mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics. RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Penn In the News Rolling Stone RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Kenneth R. Foster of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says studies haven’t provided clear evidence that exposure to levels of radio frequency energy below accepted limits, such as Wi-Fi, disrupts the blood-brain barrier. Load More
Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies Image: iStock/Love Employee Refining lipid nanoparticles for better mRNA therapies A new method developed by Penn engineers for designing ionizable lipids is expected to have broad implications for mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.
RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Penn In the News Rolling Stone RFK Jr.’s 10 wildest medical theories Kenneth R. Foster of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says studies haven’t provided clear evidence that exposure to levels of radio frequency energy below accepted limits, such as Wi-Fi, disrupts the blood-brain barrier.