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“We developed an efficient framework to not only identify robustly replicating lipid genes and visualize their associations with hundreds of complex diseases from electronic health records, but to also examine whether lipids should be explored as potential causal exposures for some diseases,” said Yogasudha Veturi, PhD.

Here’s a breakdown of how an mRNA-based vaccine could work to fight tumors, the challenges that need to be overcome, the technology’s roots in oncology, and where it’s headed.

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) has reimagined the ED, making the experience more efficient and seamless, guaranteeing that patients are not only treated quickly, but that they receive the highest level of care possible.

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) membership is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition for leading scientists at U.S. institutions. Any department that can claim two NAS members is impressive, but Penn’s CDB department now has five. Another standout fact? They are all women.

“The Accelerator program allows us to work closely with clinical and business leaders designing high-value care models, so it’s fun to pick our heads back up, look forward, and engage on changing the future trajectory of care delivery," said Roy Rosin, chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine.

Rajan Jain, MD, an assistant professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cell and Developmental Biology, believes his interest in science might be genetic, as his family is comprised of many scientists and physicians. Jain, however, is both. A physician-scientist, Jain treats patients as a cardiologist in addition to seeking new knowledge about stem cell biology, heart development, and genome organization in his lab.

When David Farley tested positive for COVID-19, he was determined to do everything he could to avoid developing serious complications. “I have diabetes and hypertension, so I knew I was at risk for getting really sick,” he said. “I didn’t want to end up in the hospital, like the people you see on the news.”

Since the start of COVID-19, many individuals have experienced higher levels of depression and anxiety. A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that three-quarters of psychologists who treat anxiety disorders reported an increase in demand for treatment, while 60 percent of those who treat depression saw an increase in demand.

There is not a single piece of medical equipment that has not been touched by Martine Kersaint, MBA, and her Clinical Engineering team before it reaches the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s new Pavilion, opening later this year. Rows of ventilators, EKG machines, and patient monitors stretch throughout the rooms on the Mezzanine floor of the new hospital building waiting to be checked in, examined, and tested thoroughly.

Content warning: perinatal loss. Gina Herrera and Daniel Pennacchi were cared for by longtime nurse Susan Straszynski, DNP, who has made it her mission to ensure that families suffering early pregnancy loss receive quality bereavement care to help them through one of the most devastating times of their lives.