Major gaps in online info for patients about AI and cancer Major gaps in online info for patients about AI and cancer In a new Penn Medicine study, researchers screened web pages to understand how patients are using AI in their searches in an effort to work with the emerging technology to offer more accessible, high-quality resources.
From clinic to classroom: How two physicians are rethinking healthcare through business Samuel Nathan (left) and Dan Menéndez, students in the Wharton MBA and Lauder Institute MA in International Studies joint-degree program(Image: Courtesy of The Lauder Institute) From clinic to classroom: How two physicians are rethinking healthcare through business The Wharton MBA and Lauder Institute MA in International Studies joint-degree program emphasizes regional expertise, culture, and policy so its students can learn to develop health care solutions. 2 min. read
A Penn Vet expert (and cat lover) offers advice on aging cats and cognition Carlo Siracusa, Penn Vet animal behavior expert, and a feline friend.nocred A Penn Vet expert (and cat lover) offers advice on aging cats and cognition Carlo Siracusa, an animal behavior expert, encourages cat owners to track their pet’s cognitive changes over time and offers advice on “red flags” to watch out for. 2 min. read
Immune protein a possible target to slow Parkinson’s disease Image: koto_feja via Getty Images Immune protein a possible target to slow Parkinson’s disease Researchers at Penn Medicine have found that blocking a key neuronal protein interrupts the spread of toxins to healthy neurons in preclinical studies. 1 min. read
Thinking like a VMD, earlier Penn Vet’s Mary Lyle guides Class of 2026 student David Buckwalter through a successful tracheal intubation.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Vet) Thinking like a VMD, earlier Penn Vet’s graduating Class of 2026 is the first cohort to graduate its revamped four-year program designed to begin shaping their professional identities as animal care practitioners. 2 min. read
Most who meet proposed CTE criteria do not show disease signs at autopsy Image: pangoasis via Getty Images Most who meet proposed CTE criteria do not show disease signs at autopsy New research from Penn Medicine finds proposed traumatic encephalopathy syndrome criteria often don’t match CTE pathology at autopsy, raising concerns about misdiagnosis and potential mental health impacts for at-risk groups. 2 min. read
Penn Nursing partnership leads to first ACEN-accredited program in Vietnam Penn Nursing partnership leads to first ACEN-accredited program in Vietnam In partnership with Penn’s School of Nursing, the VinUniversity Bachelor of Nursing program was officially granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, marking the first time a nursing program in Vietnam has met the rigorous standards required for U.S. accreditation.
Penn research into Friedreich’s ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene Penn research into Friedreich’s ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene A new Penn Medicine study uncovers how a balance between gene activity and DNA folding determines where genes sit in the nucleus—and how misplacement contributes to the neurodegenerative and cardiac disorder.
Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration Researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered short RNA chaperones that bind to the primary target of ALS, restore its function, and protect motor neurons in a preclinical model, pointing toward a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy. 2 min. read
The fight to save a feisty little lamb Maeve the lamb at New Bolton Center.nocred The fight to save a feisty little lamb A dedicated care team at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine, including experts in dermatology, anesthesia, and radiation oncology, never gave up on a determined baby lamb. 2 min. read