Innovating cancer therapies for dogs and people
Nicola Mason develops cancer immunotherapies for dogs that also accelerate novel clinical treatments for human patients.
Penn Matters
Penn matters—to its students, faculty, staff, and alumni, to Philadelphians
and Pennsylvanians, and to the world. At Penn, ideas turn into actions, and actions lead to results.
Penn matters because it’s a community that drives discovery, creates opportunity,
and seeks to make a better future for everyone.
Hear from people at Penn
Understanding today through Soviet history
Benjamin Nathans examines dissent in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and 1970s to understand how our world was shaped by history.
Unlocking human potential through behavior change
Angela Duckworth studies how grit, self-control, and behavior change can predict individual success and help people reach their potential.
Uncovering new antibiotics with AI
César de la Fuente leverages machine learning to accelerate the discovery of lifesaving drugs and help reduce antibiotic resistance, a rising global health problem.
Educating campus about emergency preparedness
Matthew Poissant partners with first responders to promote emergency preparedness across Penn’s campus and in greater Philadelphia.
Editing genes to save lives
Kiran Musunuru develops gene-based therapies to improve the health of patients with heart disease and correct genetic changes in people affected by ultra-rare conditions.
Improving math teaching for students
Janine Remillard improves math instruction so classrooms are places where children love the subject and see themselves as mathematicians.
Supporting AI research and collaboration
Lauren Nelson Hyppolite supports innovative AI education, connecting students to learning opportunities and amplifying faculty research to industry leaders.
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Helping small businesses
“The trust that Penn has built up in the system, in our community—we essentially inherit a little bit of that trust.”
—Matthew Nam, co-founder of Win Win Coffee
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Supporting local schools
“The $100 million speaks to this partnership, working together, telling the story, and utilizing the talent, time, and treasure of this very fine institution to benefit some of the poorest children in our city and in the country.”
—Tony B. Watlington, Philadelphia School District superintendent
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Nurturing careers
“I knew Penn would be my home. I knew I would retire from Penn and my career would be here at Penn. I can truly say Penn has been very good to me, and every department I have been through has been good to me. There are challenges at every job, every department, but Penn has been a real blessing to me and my family.”
—Jane Pablos, residential services manager at Du Bois College House, who has worked at Penn for 30 years
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