There’s a Speed Limit to the Pace of Evolution, Penn Biologists Say
November 02, 2009
While much is known about the qualitative aspects of evolutionary theory — that organisms mutate and these mutations are selected by the environment and are gradually absorbed by the entire population, very little is known about how, or how quickly, this is accomplished.

Penn, Drexel, Jefferson and Local Health Organizations to Address Health-Care Issues and Immigrant Communities
October 28, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Public Health Initiatives, the Law, Design and Medicine schools at Penn and University of Pennsylvania Health Services are teaming up with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the Philadelphia Migration Project, Drexel University and Thomas Jefferson University to host a roundtable discussion on the health of immigrant communities.

Fighting Sleep, Penn Researchers Reverse the Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
October 26, 2009
The research team believes that the cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation, such as an inability to focus, learn or memorize, may be reversible by reducing the concentration of a specific enzyme that builds up in the hippocampus of the brain.

Penn Launches Web Site Tracking Research Funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
October 22, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania has received more than $155 million in research funding from the ARRA, awards that fund 288 studies in gene therapy, robotics, public education, neurological disorders, tobacco’s effect on health and more.

A Penn Positive Health Lecture Series Event: A Focus on Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
October 21, 2009

Penn’s Neuroscience & Society Lecture Series Presents "Cognitive Enhancing Drugs: Neuroscience and Society”
September 25, 2009
Barbara Sahakian, Cambridge professor, is a leading expert on the effects of cognitive enhancing drugs on normal, healthy individuals, young and old

Penn Geneticist Sarah A. Tishkoff Receives 2009 National Institutes of Health Pioneer Award
September 24, 2009
Tishkoff, the David and Lyn Silfen University Associate Professor and a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor, is a leading global expert in human genetics with joint appointments in the Department of Genetics in the School of Medicine and the Department of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Center for Neuroscience & Society at the University of Pennsylvania Announces Panel of Advisors
September 18, 2009
A Nobel laureate, CNN’s chief medical correspondent and the chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science have joined the cross-disciplinary center focused on understanding and communicating the impact of neuroscience.

Students Perform Leading Edge Medical Research at Penn Through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
September 08, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania received more than $650,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund 30 summer research experiences for high school teachers and high school and college students. This program is designed to speed the pace of scientific achievement, encourage and prepare the next generation of students to participate in the health-related sciences and promote job creation and economic development.

Center for Neuroscience and Society Opens at the University of Pennsylvania
August 14, 2009
The cross-disciplinary endeavor will increase understanding of the impact of neuroscience on society through research and teaching, as well as encourage the responsible use of neuroscience for the benefit of humanity.

» News Releases

Autopsy Today for Boxer Who Died After Bout
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 24, 2009
Doug Smith of the School of Medicine discusses head injuries in sports.

Penn to Celebrate Donors
Philadelphia Business Journal | November 23, 2009
President Amy Gutmann, Trustees Chair David Cohen and Stephen Hahn of the School of Medicine are set to unveil the University’s new Roberts Proton Therapy Center.

The Mammogram Storm: Benefits vs. Risks
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 20, 2009
Sanford Schwartz of the Wharton School and the School of Medicine comments on newly issued mammogram testing guidelines.

Addicted to Mammograms
New York Times | November 19, 2009
Robert Aronowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine authors an op-ed on breast-cancer screening and is cited for his book, “Unnatural History: Breast Cancer and American Society.”

Westbrook at Center of Concussion Controversy
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 18, 2009
Douglas Smith of the School of Medicine comments on the health ramifications of Philadelphia Eagle Brian Westbrook’s recent concussion.

Heart Pump Shows Promise
Wall Street Journal | November 18, 2009
Lee Goldberg of the School of Medicine discusses new mechanical-heart-pump technology.

Toddlers Insensitive to Fear Go on to Commit Crimes
NewScientist | November 17, 2009
Adrian Raine of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine and Yu Gao of the School of Arts and Sciences co-author a study investigating criminal tendencies in children.

'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
HealthDay News | November 17, 2009
Yu Gao of the School of Arts and Sciences provides insight on early-childhood criminal tendencies.

For Men at 40, Risk of Cardiac Death 1 in 8
Wall Street Journal | November 16, 2009
Muriel Jessup of the School of Medicine comments on cardiac-risk research.

Health-Care Heresy?
Philadelphia Inquirer | November 16, 2009
Richard Cooper of the School of Medicine and the Wharton School is featured commenting on the health-care-reform debate.

» Penn in the News

College Freshmen and the “Freshman 15”
August 04, 2009

Plan B Emergency Contraception
April 28, 2009

Autism Awareness Day, April 2
March 20, 2009

Neuroscience and Society
January 28, 2009

Elder Neglect and Abuse
January 14, 2009

High-Fat Snacks in School Vending Machines
October 13, 2008

Abstinence-Only Sex Education
September 04, 2008

Fast-Food Outlets in Poor Urban Areas
July 30, 2008

Michael Savage’s Remarks About Autism
July 22, 2008

Penn Students Work to Eliminate Disparities and Increase Diversity in U.S. Health-Care System
July 03, 2008

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