Congratulations to Nobel Prize Laureates Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD! Penn Medicine scientists Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their development of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The Nobel Prize is awarded to those whose contributions “have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Rarely has the work of an honoree had such an immediate relevance to so many. We are so proud of these scientists and their groundbreaking discoveries, which have not only met the challenge of a global pandemic, but will have a profound impact on the treatment and prevention of many other diseases in the decades to come. Together, Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been recognized with multiple national and international commendations, including the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the Breakthrough Prize, the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research, the VinFuture Grand Prize, and the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6040uJxMq
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Can we prevent cancer with a shot? Researchers are making progress toward vaccines that train healthy people's immune systems to eliminate signs of cancer before it develops. At the Penn Medicine Basser Center for BRCA, vaccines are in early trials for people with inherited genetic mutations that put them at a greater risk for certain cancers. If the study is successful, the work could eventually extend to more cancers or other risk factors, noted Dr. Robert Vonderheide, director of Penn's Abramson Cancer Center. http://spr.ly/6040U0D1Y
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After finding out he was in kidney failure and in need of a transplant, Ed turned to the Philadelphia Union fandom for help. Watch his story here to see how a fellow fan answered the call to donate, allowing Ed to undergo a successful transplant at Penn Medicine: philaunion.co/pennfeature
Ed and Kate will forever share a bond rooted in the love for Union soccer. Full feature 🎥 philaunion.co/pennfeature #DOOP | Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
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Congratulations to David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc and the Every Cure team on receiving a 5-year $60 million commitment from TED Conferences's The Audacious Project, an organization that encourages the world's changemakers to dream bigger. Dr. Fajgenbaum's mission through Every Cure is to use the power of AI to unlock new uses for existing generic drugs, democratizing access to safe and effective treatments for populations that currently lack them. Learn more about Every Cure's lifesaving work: http://spr.ly/6049UQSEP
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July's CrowdStrike outage challenged organizations across the globe and prompted questions about hospitals' preparedness in the face of potential cyberattacks. NBC News spoke with John Donohue, VP of Information Services for Entity Services, about what happened that day and the work being done now to protect against future threats. Periop Care Unit Assistant Nurse Manager Melissa Joo, RN, and Chief of Hematology-Oncology Alison Loren, MD, MSCE, also explained the adjustments made to minimize interruptions and ensure patient care was never compromised throughout the outage.
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As the 2024 Nobel Prize Laureates celebrate their momentous achievement, we're looking back at last year's celebrations of Dr. Drew Weissman and Dr. Katalin Kariko. One year later, mRNA research successes at Penn show how medicine is changing rapidly as a result of the discovery. Read the latest: https://lnkd.in/e3rrC7cT
Congratulations to Nobel Prize Laureates Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD! Penn Medicine scientists Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their development of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The Nobel Prize is awarded to those whose contributions “have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Rarely has the work of an honoree had such an immediate relevance to so many. We are so proud of these scientists and their groundbreaking discoveries, which have not only met the challenge of a global pandemic, but will have a profound impact on the treatment and prevention of many other diseases in the decades to come. Together, Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been recognized with multiple national and international commendations, including the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the Breakthrough Prize, the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research, the VinFuture Grand Prize, and the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6040uJxMq
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Penn Medicine recently celebrated 12 years of the CAREs grant program, the employees who partner with nonprofits, and the record-setting 127 local charitable organizations who received grants over the past year. CAREs provides institutional support for faculty, staff, and students to give back where they live and work. The program touches so many corners of our communities, with causes ranging from STEM education in public schools to services for the unhoused to service dogs for veterans. “We’ve seen how these volunteer-driven initiatives extend the reach of Penn Medicine, improving health, advancing wellness, and tackling disparities in communities across the region,” said Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney. Read the full story: http://spr.ly/6042UZdHw
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"We're living through a revolution in how we think about dementia," says Dr. Jason Karlawish, co-director of the Penn Memory Center. Here, he discusses the breakthrough drug #lecanemab and outlines what providers should know about this latest advancement in #Alzheimers treatment.
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#BRCA gene mutations cause increased risk for breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. When Today Show contributor Jill Martin learned she was a BRCA2 mutation carrier, she was able to create a plan of action with her doctor that included chemotherapy, double mastectomy and reconstruction. Now, as an advisory board member at Penn Medicine Basser Center for BRCA , Jill is working to spread the word about the lifesaving power of genetic testing. She kicked off #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth on the Today Show alongside Basser Center Executive Director Susan Domcheck, MD, to highlight this important message and encourage both men and women to learn more about their family health history.
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Penn Medicine is proud to have participated in the First Ladies Luncheon at last weeks’ Concordia Annual Summit, where we tackled the pressing issue of breast cancer on a global scale. Dr. Lola Fayanju and Dr. Robert Vonderheide from Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center helped lead this vital discussion. It’s inspiring to see a multi-perspective array of voices coming together to address such critical challenges. Together, we can drive meaningful change in breast cancer treatment and health and gender disparities worldwide. #Concordia24