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Congrats to #NobelPrize Laureates Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman, awarded the 2023 @NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine for their work which led to the development of the #mRNA COVID vaccines. @kkariko @WeissmanLab Learn more: spr.ly/6010uJxOy

A new stem cell treatment could eliminate the need for insulin therapy in people with type 1 diabetes, finds a study led by Michael Rickels, MD. “To allow people to live life the way they would like to can be a really powerful and moving experience.” spr.ly/6010fKT0j

“Camp Erin has helped me see I’m not alone in this world and that I can depend upon others.” At Camp Erin, a grief camp supported by Penn Medicine Hospice, trained volunteers have helped a generation of campers mourn and remember loved ones. spr.ly/6015fy4U3

Steven Joffe, MD, discussed posthumously diagnosing historical figures, like Jane Austen, in @NatGeo. While there are privacy and ethical considerations, making retrospective diagnoses can help normalize conditions that have long been stigmatized, he said. spr.ly/6010fyxta

Philynn Hepschmidt, UPHS vice president of Patient Access, was named among @BeckersHR’s 2025 hospital and health system CXOs to know, for leading the expansion of the patient portal and scaling patient-friendly functionality, like online scheduling. spr.ly/6010fyxea

Throwback to the big unveiling of our new mobile mammogram van earlier this month! A few days later, we hit the road for our very first screening event in #WestPhilly. Excited to bring lifesaving #breastcancer screenings to more communities across the region.

New research shows the negative, yet reversible, impact of spending time in isolated, confined environments—such as an Antarctic research station. The study, led by Mathias Basner, MD, PhD, & David R. Roalf, PhD, finds how loneliness impacts the brain. spr.ly/6012fGj0w

Sleep onset insomnia describes struggling to initially fall asleep. Stress, anxiety, and depression are some of the biggest causes, says Richard Schwab, MD, who notes that managing stress is key to getting quality sleep. spr.ly/6012fGZIn

Public investments in biomedical research have an outsized effect, driving new scientific insights, economic growth, and ultimately treatments and cures. Read how research funding helped shrink Eduart Cuka's brain tumor: spr.ly/6019fB0U7

Healthcare hero: Shannon Hallinan Shannon is a Physician Assistant on the Oncology team at @PennMedicine. Beyond her clinical role, she leads her team’s social committee and proudly serves as her team's unofficial team mascot, always bringing energy, spirit, and a sense of fun…

.@DavidFajgenbaum cured his own rare disease by repurposing an existing FDA-approved drug. Now, he's using AI to do the same thing for other rare diseases. His remarkable story will soon be the subject of a major motion picture. spr.ly/60144CiHA

New research finds that snake, scorpion, and spider venom may be able to help fight antibiotic resistance. Sourced with AI, dozens of venom encrypted peptides have “exceptional potential to fight the world’s most stubborn pathogens,” says @delafuentelab. spr.ly/60194CbqL

Our joint program with @IBX is speeding and simplifying patient access to imaging services. The new authorization process grants some physicians automatic approval for common outpatient tests if they have a history of few insurance denials. spr.ly/60124AYbE

Mallorie Jones, a project manager on @PennCancer's Community Outreach and Engagement team is a semifinalist for the 2025 @bewellphilly Health Hero Challenge! Jones' work helped screen more than 1,000 #Philly men for prostate cancer. Cast your vote: spr.ly/60124Aia6

Bruce Brod, MD, discussed colloidal oatmeal baths for treating atopic dermatitis. They may balance the skin microbiome and limit flare ups but more research is needed to know how and why oatmeal baths seem to be so effective, he told @EverydayHealth. spr.ly/60164fhJ0

Through Penn Medicine’s uterine transplant program, Emma Dolzal became a mother. Dolzal met donor @LGHealth nurse Sara Leister for the first time to celebrate baby Olivia, the 8th child born via the program. spr.ly/60114fC0Z

Healthcare Hero: Stefanie Cochran Stefanie is a perioperative staff nurse and develops individualized care plans for each patient. Stefanie received the 2024 @PennMedicine Advocacy Award and honorable mention in the OR Excellence Awards! #DOOP

The #Gritty5K presented by @PennMedicine is approaching FAST! Get your spot today and we’ll see you on Oct. 4! nhl.com/flyers/news/ru…