As millions of people know firsthand, the most common side effect of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot is inflammation: soreness, redness and a day … Read More ›
When someone survives a heart attack, the battle isn’t always over. In fact, nearly one-third of survivors go on to develop heart failure—a progressive weakening … Read More ›
When asked to think of a chemical reaction, you might picture bubbling liquids in a beaker, or maybe applying heat to a mixture until something … Read More ›
Shoji Hall, who joined Penn Engineering as an associate professor in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in January 2025, is focused on the chemistry of … Read More ›
Every year, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recognizes an individual for the “inspirational mentoring” of graduate students. This year, the Leon K. … Read More ›
David Meaney has been named vice provost for research at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Aug. 1. He is senior associate dean for faculty development and … Read More ›
From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt’s monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material employed by Roman engineers in iconic structures like … Read More ›
GRIP: Entrepreneurship in Montevideo, Uruguay Of the many stories I carry from my years in Spanish classes, one that has stayed with me and has … Read More ›
Fourteen million people worldwide suffer from enlarged hearts, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic disease that thickens the heart’s walls, making it harder for the … Read More ›
Each day, in every school at Penn, researchers are making strides to cure diseases, improve lives, and better understand our world. With more than $1.45 … Read More ›