The future of medicine is here, now.
At Penn Medicine, tomorrow's medicine is already saving lives. From pioneering mRNA technology for lifesaving vaccines to groundbreaking innovations in home health care, cancer interception, mental health treatment and more, Penn Medicine is turning "What if” into "What's next.” We're not just shaping the future of medicine, we're leading it.
Explore our transformative initiatives and discover the possibilities that lie ahead.
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Leading the World
We're bringing health care to your home.
We’re revolutionizing home health care. With nearly 730,000 home care visits each year, we're dedicated to providing personalized care that allows people to age and heal in the comfort of their homes. From specialized infusions to managing chronic conditions, we offer a wide range of services and integrated technology for remote monitoring and telehealth, so our patients always feel connected and cared for.
Meet the Nobel Prize team that invented mRNA technology.
The groundbreaking mRNA technology pioneered by Nobel Prize Laureates Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD at Penn Medicine served as the very foundation of the highly successful vaccines that saved countless lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. But our work didn't stop there. Penn Medicine’s world-class scientists are at the forefront, creating vaccines and therapies never thought possible.
We're finding ways to switch off compulsive food cravings.
Our scientists are transforming mental health treatment through groundbreaking science and innovative surgical interventions. We've garnered national attention for our unique approach to tackling compulsive food cravings in patients suffering from binge eating disorder. By harnessing the power of smart deep brain stimulation (DBS), our researchers have shown early promise in helping the brain self-regulate and restore the stop signal that patients need during moments of compulsion.
We're closer to a cure for Alzheimer's. See how.
Alzheimer's disease is a significant public health concern. The tireless efforts of Penn Medicine researchers have propelled the field closer to a cure for a disease that impacts more than 6 million people in America alone. As we stand on the brink of preventing dementia and slowing cognitive decline, we remain at the forefront of transformative healthcare, driven by a relentless pursuit of a cure.
Learn how we're intercepting cancer.
The concept of cancer interception goes beyond prevention and therapy to proactively intercepting cancer cells in their earliest stages, potentially altering the course of the disease. With advanced genetic and molecular tools, Penn Medicine researchers are exploring methods of early detection, especially in individuals at high risk, such as those with BRCA mutations.
Better futures for black mothers and infants start here.
Penn Medicine is committed to addressing and rectifying racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. The launch of our March of Dimes Research Center for Advancing Maternal Health Equity exemplifies our dedication to evidence-based solutions and actions that aim to reduce disparities in maternal outcomes, especially among the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native families who account for 80% of maternal deaths in Philadelphia.
We're inventing new ways to heal your heart.
Imagine a single injection that could heal the heart in incredible new ways. Our scientists are combining CAR-T cell therapy and mRNA therapeutics to invent novel approaches to treating even the most complex and enduring heart conditions.
