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X-ray plates from 1896 give a snapshot of Penn's place in history

A pair of early X-ray plates represent the beginning of a revolution in medicine that began at Penn.

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Right place, right care

Penn Medicine is building better systems that help patients build health care around their lives instead of their lives around health care.

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‘From hospitals to hometowns’ a commitment to community

Seven CAREs Community Champions were recently honored for extraordinary service.

Penn Medicine breaks ground on cancer center at Princeton Health

The $401M Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center will expand access to advanced, sustainable cancer care in Central New Jersey by 2028.

Penn Medicine, CHOP researchers elected to National Academy of Medicine

The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

Penn hematologist elected to lead American Society of Hematology

Alison Loren, MD, MSCE, division chief of Hematology-Oncology, has been elected to serve as the vice president of the American Society of Hematology.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation honors Robert Vonderheide

Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, director of the Abramson Cancer Center, has been honored with the 2025 Jill Rose Award for Scientific Excellence.

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People of Penn Medicine

Sara Leister and Emma Dolzal smiling, holding baby Olivia
A nurse who donated her uterus helps another family's dream come true

A Lancaster General Health nurse’s selfless uterus donation transformed a woman’s dream of motherhood. Meet Sara, Emma, and baby Olivia in a story of science and generosity.

  • July 16, 2025
Nurse Linda Ruggiero sitting at a desk with two stents made from yarn and a third on the desk
A nurse weaves through life

In Linda Ruggiero’s hands, the processes, tools, and challenges she encounters in health care—and in life—become art.

  • Daphne Sashin
  • July 29, 2025
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Maximizing access to science with Donita Brady, PhD

The 2026 recipient of the ASBMB Ruth Kirschstein Award for Maximizing Access in Science shares her approach to creating opportunities for all.

  • Meagan Raeke
  • September 22, 2025
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Pioneering the future of medicine

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Pioneering strategy may keep breast cancer from coming back

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial identified risk of breast cancer recurrence and successfully treated dormant tumor cells using existing drugs.

  • September 2, 2025
Eduart Cuka, sitting up proud and happy in an infusion chair, with Stephen Bagley, MD, at his side, looking at him
How discoveries become cures, in a virtuous cycle

Public investments in biomedical research have an outsized effect, driving new scientific insights, economic growth, and ultimately treatments and cures.

  • Nicole Sweeney Etter and Rachel Ewing
  • July 10, 2025
Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas
World’s first patient treated with personalized CRISPR therapy

In a historic medical breakthrough, a child with a rare genetic disorder has been successfully treated with a customized CRISPR gene editing therapy.

  • May 15, 2025
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Our service in action for local communities

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Penn’s future doctors build trust on the streets

Penn medical students are forging connections with those experiencing homelessness and shining a light on the transformative power of street medicine.

  • Daphne Sashin
  • October 6, 2025
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Keeping the ‘family’ together as Crozer residents move to Penn

Now at Chester County Hospital, former Crozer residents are sustaining their primary care lifeline for 25,000 patients in the community.

  • Kris Ankarlo
  • October 8, 2025
Jennifer N. Carter, a Lancaster General Health nurse, greeting a mother from the Plain Community, who is holding a baby.
Prevention, protection, and trust for children’s health

In Lancaster County, ChildProtect community clinics have provided free vaccines against preventable diseases for 30 years—with an added dose of trust.

  • Olivia Kimmel
  • September 9, 2025
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Health care that meets patients where and when they need us

Amy Darragh sits in an infusion chair receiving chemotherapy, a book on her lap
When cancer care meets urgent care

A newly expanded center is helping cancer patients with complications that arise in between scheduled treatments—easing their care and their anxiety.

  • Kris Ankarlo
  • October 14, 2025
Mike Desalis, a man in his early 60s, smiles and looks up while seated in a plush recliner chair surrounded by a walker and many personal items on a side table
After the hospital, support to help patients thrive at home

A Penn-grown program offers low-income patients extra support after a hospital stay—with virtual teams knitting together a safety net to reduce readmissions.

  • Abby Alten Schwartz
  • October 7, 2025
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A cold, a coma, and a Christmas miracle

A young mother was diagnosed with a rare, deadly brain disorder. During her month-long coma, Penn Medicine’s bold care saved her life.

  • Kelsey Geesler
  • September 16, 2025
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Recent news media highlights

Portrait of Cesar de la Fuente standing in front of a pond

Antibiotics in ancient microbes

César de la Fuente, PhD, of Psychiatry, discussed how his lab is exploring solutions to the antibiotic resistance crisis in unexpected places. — Science Friday

Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas holds baby KJ while Kiran Musunuru gestures toward him; both adults masked and gowned

Update from Baby KJ’s doctors

Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, of Cardiovascular Medicine, intends to ask the FDA to start a formal clinical trial to help more patients like KJ Muldoon, who received the world’s first custom in vivo CRISPR gene therapy. — STAT News

Brooklyn Olumba wearing a shirt with a minimalist line drawing of breasts on the front

A hidden cancer diagnosis reveals family BRCA risk

Her aunt’s breast cancer revelation, which was kept a secret, led Brooklyn Olumba on a journey to genetic testing and early detection that potentially saved her life, with help from the Basser Center for BRCA. — Essence

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