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AI finds hundreds of potential antibiotics in snake and spider venom

Snake, scorpion and spider venom are most frequently associated with poisonous bites, but with the help of artificial intelligence, they might be able to help … Read More ›

Posted on July 28, 2025August 8, 2025
In the News, Research + Innovation

What Ever-Growing Incisors Can Teach Us About Genetic Disease

Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative and medically significant our teeth … Read More ›

Posted on July 24, 2025July 25, 2025
Alumni, In the News, Research + Innovation

Engineering a Healthier Future: Kelsey Swingle’s Journey from Penn Student to Rice Faculty

Kelsey Swingle (GrENG’25) has made a remarkable leap from doctoral training at Penn to a tenure-track faculty position at Rice University. Her pioneering work on … Read More ›

Posted on July 22, 2025July 15, 2025
Research + Innovation

AI Vision, Reinvented: The Power of Synthetic Data

In the race to develop AI that understands complex images like financial forecasts, medical diagrams and nutrition labels — essential for AI to operate independently … Read More ›

Posted on July 21, 2025July 18, 2025
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Research + Innovation

Less Pain, More Gain: A New Recipe for Safer, Stronger mRNA Therapies

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 ›

Posted on July 18, 2025July 21, 2025
Honors + Awards, Research + Innovation

Engineering a Healthier Heart: Noor Momin Receives AHA Transformational Project Award

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 ›

Posted on July 17, 2025
In the News, Research + Innovation

Cracking the Code of Force-Driven Chemistry

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 ›

Posted on July 17, 2025July 15, 2025
In the News, Research + Innovation

Shoji Hall Works at the Electrifying Edge Between Materials Science and Chemistry

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 ›

Posted on July 16, 2025July 22, 2025
Honors + Awards

George Pappas Receives IEEE Kirchmayer Award

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 ›

Posted on July 14, 2025July 21, 2025
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Honors + Awards, In the News

David Meaney Named Vice Provost for Research at Penn

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 ›

Posted on July 9, 2025

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