In Part 2 of our episode with Dr. Catherine Lai this week, we discuss treatment pearls & updates for Acute Myeloid Leukemia 🩸 What is the mechanism of action of Gemtuzumab which is added to the induction regimen of some patients w/ #AML? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two…

Congratulations to Douglas Cines, MD (Penn Path & Lab Medicine) on being awarded the 2024 Henry M. Stratton Medal for basic science from ASH for more than 40 years of research discoveries in thrombocytopenic disorders! #PennProud George J. Netto MD spr.ly/6017iTHu5

Penn Trauma Center and Penn Neurosurgery collaborate on a consideration of the commonly used atypical antipsychotic quetiapine as a precipitant of animal learning and memory in weeks following severe post-TBI, with illuminating results. spr.ly/60189OnZe

A new study by Ben Prosser and Margulies Lab found that inhibiting vasohibin reduced heart muscle stiffness. This could lead to new treatments for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) spr.ly/6013i9WMc

A new genetic study—using data from the Million Veteran program—highlights the importance of diversity in understanding health disparities. Scott Damrauer Anurag Verma Veterans Affairs spr.ly/6016ioV02

Please join us in congratulating Neha Vapiwala on being named president-elect of ASTRO, the premier radiation oncology society in the world. She will begin her term at the #ASTRO24 Annual Meeting. spr.ly/6014iocS2

A Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center research team led by Marco Ruella has found that CD5 knockout boosts #CARTcell anti-tumor efficacy, in a preclinical study published in Science Immunology. spr.ly/6013ihrxL

Are you a #Transplant nephrologist who loves #MedEd, #PatientCare, #Philly and being part of a top notch team? Apply to join Penn Kidney Penn Transplant Institute! apply.interfolio.com/150334

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has earned a distinguished ⭐⭐⭐ star rating for patient care & outcomes in #TAVR, denoting the highest category of quality. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons American College of Cardiology Penn Medicine

When Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's Roberts Proton Therapy Center opened in 2010, patients came from far and wide to access the pioneering cancer treatment. Now, the largest and most advanced center for proton beam radiation is extending its expertise beyond Philadelphia. spr.ly/6015cjcCU

A neuroscientist by training, Dr. Roy Hamilton studies how brains learn and understand. He takes these lessons to heart on a broader scale as Penn Medicine’s new vice dean of #DEI. spr.ly/6015YwKat

.Carl June discussed the potential of using #CARTtherapy to treat #glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. “I think about five years down the line, we’re going to have FDA-approved CARs for glioblastoma.” Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center spr.ly/6010YUaM6

At Penn Medicine, care teams want to change the PAD dynamic by supporting the community physicians who often encounter the first signs of the progressive disease. Liz Genovese, MD, MS, FACS PALP co-director, discusses the advancements in treating the disease. spr.ly/6019YhHDh

Every day, Penn Primary Care and Lancaster General Health Primary Care prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our number one priority is to improve patient experiences and health outcomes by reflecting the community we serve. Read the full blog: spr.ly/6013Yh59J

Transitioning away from traditional #biopsy surveillance raises many practical questions. A past paper ✏️ by Luise Holzhauser, MD🩺, et al. provides guidance for the transition & early implementation process. spr.ly/6014YN0D2 #ThrowbackThursday #Cardiology #WomenInMedicine

Red, blue, and new: The court at Roberto Clemente Park has been refurbished thanks to the partnership between Penn Medicine and the Philadelphia 76ers that focuses on making improvements for the community and promoting healthy lifestyles. spr.ly/6011lRgKc

Penn Medicine and Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have renewed their collaboration to advance #cancer #immunotherapy research at Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center. The alliance will help to “quickly translate research findings into tomorrow’s cancer cures,” says Carl June. E. John Wherry spr.ly/6013lvYkD

Curious why top physicians choose to stay at Penn Medicine? Discover the key factors that keep our medical experts thriving and committed to excellence. Dive into the latest insights on what sets us apart! #pennmedicine #careers #pennproud Read more here: spr.ly/6019l2lNb

Listen to Dr. Elizabeth Anne Genovese, Director of the Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Program at HUP, discuss PAD, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, and treatments for "no-option" patients in our latest clinical podcast. Listen to the podcast here: spr.ly/6016l2F4A

Damaged organs, like livers, may not need to be replaced via transplants and could instead be fixed thanks to #mRNA. That’s the goal of The Drew Weissman Lab. mRNA could be used “to deliver proteins that have the capacity to repair those damaged liver cells.” spr.ly/6013mX6Hb