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.
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Featured Highlights
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.
Pioneering strategy may keep breast cancer from coming back
A clinical trial led by scientists from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine offers proof-of-concept for a treatment approach to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission
In the previous three months, 54 million birds have been affected by H5N1, and several human infections have been reported in the U.S. and Canada.
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