Dual-target CAR T-cell therapy slows growth of aggressive brain cancer
Researchers from Penn Medicine have demonstrated encouraging tumor reductions rarely seen in recurrent glioblastoma following phase I clinical trials.
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Featured Highlights
Volunteering for cancer research: an act of love
Jarvis is one of 44 people from across the country who volunteered to participate in a first-of-its-kind clinical trial testing an experimental approach to stop cancer in its tracks at the earliest stages of development, before it’s even detectable by screening tests.
World’s first patient treated with personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy through CHOP and Penn Med collaboration
A landmark study from CHOP and Penn Medicine showcases the power of customized gene editing therapy to treat a patient with a rare metabolic disease
Penn AI Initiative Across Disciplines highlights the power of ‘breadth and connectivity’ at universities.
A cross-disciplinary gathering celebrated the launch of the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussing AI research at Penn- and writ large.
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