Office of University Communications - Penn in the Newshttp://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/penn.phpRecent news items featuring the University of Pennsylvania.en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssTue, 27 Apr 2010 12:28:36 -0400minicola@pobox.upenn.edu (Steve Minicola)'The Vaccine Wars' on PBShttp://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-0427-vaccine-20100427,0,2966428,print.storyTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine says "one of the bitter ironies of vaccination is it carries with it the problems of its own success." http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-0427-vaccine-20100427,0,2966428,print.storyFarce, Tragedy, or Bothhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100427_Farce__tragedy__or_both.htmlTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Dean Michael Delli Carpini of the Annenberg School for Communication authors an op-ed on the decline of print news. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100427_Farce__tragedy__or_both.htmlProstate Cancer Vaccinehttp://cbs3.com/health/prostate.cancer.vaccine.2.1657481.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Naomi Haas of the School of Medicine comments on new prostate-cancer treatment Provenge. http://cbs3.com/health/prostate.cancer.vaccine.2.1657481.htmlVideo: Debating the Ethics of Rationing End-of-Life Carehttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june10/miller_04-26.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine joins a debate forum to discuss end-of-life health-care rationing. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june10/miller_04-26.htmlSmart Pills a Smart Idea, Penn Prof Tells '60 Minutes'http://www.philly.com/philly/health_and_science/92087719.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences says brain enhancers can benefit society. http://www.philly.com/philly/health_and_science/92087719.htmlVideo: Boosting Brain Powerhttp://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6430949nSun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Martha Farah of the School of Arts and Sciences says brain-enhancing drugs will one day be the norm. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6430949nVideo: Is Using Adderall Like Using Steroids?http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6430798nSun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Arthur Caplan of the School of Medicine discusses the ethics of brain-enhancing drugs. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6430798nUPenn Named One of the Top Green Universities http://www.kyw1060.com/UPenn-Named-One-of-the-Top-Green-Universities/6885425Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Vice President Anne Papageorge of Facilities and Real Estate Services comments on Penn's commitment to green initiatives. http://www.kyw1060.com/UPenn-Named-One-of-the-Top-Green-Universities/6885425The Times and Trials of Dr. Ahmedhttp://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/04/25/the_times_and_trials_of_dr_ahmed/?page=fullSun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400John Stanley of the School of Medicine comments on the application of the anti-blistering drug IVIG. http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/04/25/the_times_and_trials_of_dr_ahmed/?page=fullMIT Economist Wins Clark Medal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704388304575202421547444214.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecondSat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School comments on colleague Esther Duflo's anti-poverty research. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704388304575202421547444214.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecondVatican, University of Maryland Enter Stem Cell Research Partnershiphttp://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-stem-cell-research-vatican-20100423,0,2976764.storyFri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400John Gearhart of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Medicine discusses a Vatican-sponsored stem-cell research study. http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-stem-cell-research-vatican-20100423,0,2976764.storyMovies and Violence: Rethinking Standardshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/movies/25alsmail-MOVIESANDVIO_LETTERS.html?ref=todayspaper Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Daniel Romer of the Annenberg School for Communication authors a letter to the editor on movie violence. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/movies/25alsmail-MOVIESANDVIO_LETTERS.html?ref=todayspaper Streets and Sheriffs: Searching for High Ground on Wall Streethttp://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2010/04/streets-and-sheriffs-searching-for-high-ground-on-wall-street.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center discusses President Obama's rhetoric on Wall Street reform.http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2010/04/streets-and-sheriffs-searching-for-high-ground-on-wall-street.htmlA Chance to Reshape Casinohttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/91791534.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Harris Steinberg of the School of Design and PennPraxis authors an op-ed on a planned Philadelphia casino project.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/91791534.htmlPenn President Amy Gutmann on Why Apps Are Uphttp://voices.washingtonpost.com/college-inc/2010/04/penn_president_amy_gutmann_on.htmlWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400President Amy Gutmann discusses an increase in applications to Penn and the other Ivy League universities.http://voices.washingtonpost.com/college-inc/2010/04/penn_president_amy_gutmann_on.html