News Releases

The PENN Lung Transplant Program is among the most active in the country and remains the premier center in the Philadelphia region. Sustaining superior transplant outcomes, even in patients deemed to be too "high risk" at other centers, is the hallmark of the success over the past decade.

A new study lead by James M. Metz, M.D. , radiation oncologist at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and presented by Charles Simone II, M.D., radiation oncologist at the National Cancer Institute concluded that when it comes to seeking information on the Internet about their health care, Spanish-speaking oncology patients differ from English-speaking patients with regards to both frequency of use and such variables as time of Internet use, browsing patterns, and types of cancer searched.

Penn experts discuss strategies for future and long-term success with vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV).

Join us for an evening with the leading diabetes physicians and researchers, featuring an informal panel discussion about living with diabetes today and what we can expect in the ongoing battle against it.

Invitation to Cover: PENN Medicine Media Seminar Series

Join residents of the greater Philadelphia community as they participate in a screening for vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease (P.A.D.), stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).

A new Center for Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research has been established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, a collaboration with the Schools of Nursing and Arts and Sciences, the Wharton School and the Annenberg School for Communication.

The University of Pennsylvania Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (Penn CERT) will receive $4 million over the next four years to continue and expand its work on improving the use of therapies for infections.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found that emotional well-being is not an independent factor affecting the prognosis of patients with head and neck cancers.

The Penn Autism Network, in conjunction with the PA Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism Services, will hold a workshop on learning appropriate sexual behaviors for adolescents, young adults, and older adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).