World-renowned scientist Virginia Lee on her prominent career Virginia Man-Yee Lee, The John H. Ware 3rd Endowed Professor in Alzheimer’s Research at the Perelman School of Medicine and director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research. (Image: Scott Spitzer) World-renowned scientist Virginia Lee on her prominent career Lee’s path to her groundbreaking discoveries stems from her unwavering dedication despite obstacles. Now, she looks forward to training the next generation of disease scientists at Penn.
For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science Penn In the News Associated Press For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science Kiran Musunuru of the Perelman School of Medicine expresses doubts over He Jiankui’s lack of gene editing expertise and return to the scientific world. Philadelphia’s College of Physicians starts mentorship program for young Black men who want to become doctors Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia’s College of Physicians starts mentorship program for young Black men who want to become doctors The Hinkson Holloway Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians, will serve as a pipeline for new Black male doctors in Philadelphia. What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out Penn In the News National Geographic What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out A study co-authored by Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine finds that dogs can be trained to detect chronic wasting disease in deer feces. Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Alumni Julio Galvez of the School of Dental Medicine and Alan Miller of the Perelman School of Medicine, and retired professors John Ditunno and Stephen A. Liebhaber of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their participation in a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sculpture class and why many medical professionals have practiced stone carving here. Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication. People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
Philadelphia’s College of Physicians starts mentorship program for young Black men who want to become doctors Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia’s College of Physicians starts mentorship program for young Black men who want to become doctors The Hinkson Holloway Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians, will serve as a pipeline for new Black male doctors in Philadelphia. What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out Penn In the News National Geographic What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out A study co-authored by Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine finds that dogs can be trained to detect chronic wasting disease in deer feces. Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Alumni Julio Galvez of the School of Dental Medicine and Alan Miller of the Perelman School of Medicine, and retired professors John Ditunno and Stephen A. Liebhaber of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their participation in a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sculpture class and why many medical professionals have practiced stone carving here. Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication. People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out Penn In the News National Geographic What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out A study co-authored by Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine finds that dogs can be trained to detect chronic wasting disease in deer feces. Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Alumni Julio Galvez of the School of Dental Medicine and Alan Miller of the Perelman School of Medicine, and retired professors John Ditunno and Stephen A. Liebhaber of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their participation in a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sculpture class and why many medical professionals have practiced stone carving here. Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication. People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA? Alumni Julio Galvez of the School of Dental Medicine and Alan Miller of the Perelman School of Medicine, and retired professors John Ditunno and Stephen A. Liebhaber of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their participation in a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sculpture class and why many medical professionals have practiced stone carving here. Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication. People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Overdose reversal medication could soon be sold alongside ibuprofen and allergy meds, but cost may still be a barrier Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication. People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Penn In the News Vox.com People living near the Ohio train derailment will have to watch their health for years Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment. REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Penn In the News The New York Times REM sleep is magical. Here’s what the experts know Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep. Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Avian flu strain raises concerns after outbreaks among mammals Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern. Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis. Load More
Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Penn In the News Everyday Health Can taking a pill before going out help curb binge drinking? Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis.