CAR T Cell Therapy Leads to 10-year Remissions in B-cell Lymphoma Patients
Long-term follow-up from one of the earliest CAR T cell therapy clinical trials shows potential cures in more than one-third of patients treated at Penn Medicine.
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Featured Highlights
Emma Meagher Speaks at FDA: Agency Turns to AI to Speed Up Clinical Trials
The FDA recently announced a revolutionary pilot program to review clinical trial data in real-time. By utilizing cloud-based platforms and AI, regulators can now see safety signals and clinical endpoints as they happen—rather than waiting months for data transfers. At Penn Medicine, we are proud to be at the forefront of this shift. Emma A. Meagher, M.D., senior vice dean for clinical and translational research, joined the FDA's press conference to share why this is such a pivotal moment for the field.
Four Penn studies named among nation’s top clinical research advances
Perelman School of Medicine papers win Clinical Research Forum’s 2026 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards, highlighting the power of federal funding for science.
Where science meets compassion — and teams turn hope into healing.
CAR T therapy has transformed cancer treatment — but its potential stretches far beyond oncology. In this special edition of CureTalk, we step beyond the headlines and shine a light on the remarkable people — the Penn scientists, nurses, engineers, clinicians, and patient advocates — who work tirelessly to advance CAR T therapies for a broader range of diseases. Join us as we explore the human spirit driving this scientific revolution, and hear how collaboration, creativity, and care are shaping the future of medicine.
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