Articles by Nilan Nandish
10/29/24 12:34am
Penn Medicine appoints Lisa Bellini as Medical School executive vice dean
In her new roles, Bellini will support the foundation of Penn Medicine's academic and working environment by focusing on faculty affairs and professional development. 09/12/24 9:52pm
Penn Health System revenue passes $10 billion for first time, marking nearly a 10% increase
This year's record-breaking annual revenue was boosted by a $129 million federal drug settlement. 09/03/24 1:18am
Wellness at Penn advises caution amid Philadelphia-wide COVID-19 case surge
Amid increasing COVID-19 cases this summer, Wellness at Penn suggests staying home when symptomatic and masking around others. 04/18/24 8:38pm
Here are Wellness at Penn’s initiatives to prevent substance abuse at this year’s Spring Fling
Members of Wellness at Penn team will be present at the Spring Fling concert on Friday to promote harm reduction and help students get into the concert. 03/28/24 8:05pm
Penn Medicine appoints new vice dean for inclusion, diversity, and equity
Hamilton currently serves as the vice chair of diversity and inclusion in Penn Med's Department of Neurology. 03/25/24 12:20am
Penn updates COVID-19 guidelines, shortening recommended isolation period to 24 hours
The CDC released updated COVID-19 recommendations on March 1, eliminating the five-day isolation period for those who test positive. 02/02/24 12:20am
Student Health and Counseling transitions to PennChart, unifies student health records
The transition to a new Electronic Health Record system, PennChart, will integrate patient care for both clinicians and students. 11/26/23 11:37pm
Penn Med researchers awarded $5 million grant to study Alzheimer's disease, related dementias
Six million people in the United States currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, and Lewy Body dementia. 10/03/23 11:56pm
Perelman School of Medicine researchers identify new drug target for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women - with many cases of Ovarian cancer being forms that have grown back - which these researchers hope to help address. 09/17/23 9:50pm
Carl June wins Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for development of CAR-T cell immunotherapy
Carl June was awarded the prize for his work in creating and pioneering chimeric antigen receptor T Cell immunotherapy. 09/07/23 10:29pm
Penn Nursing launches new master of professional nursing program
The program expects that 90 to 95 students will be enrolled for the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort. 04/18/23 9:43pm
Cloudline Physical Therapy opens new practice in University City
Cloudline currently offers services including post-surgery physical therapy, scoliosis treatment, and sports medicine treatment. 04/06/23 9:21pm
Penn ranks first in annual licensing income among 153 research institutions
Out of 153 reporting institutions, Penn’s gross licensing income was the largest contribution, more than twice that of the University of California system in second. 03/01/23 11:40pm
Wharton Global Forum in Singapore to feature over 600 government and business leaders
The conference will bring together over 600 leaders in government and business, Wharton professors and alumni, entrepreneurs, inventors, and industry leaders. 11/16/22 12:21am
Workers across University of California system strike for higher pay, canceling classes
The walkout comes just a few weeks before final examinations begin for students, but the UC system has stated that all its campuses will remain open with continuing operations and instruction. 10/26/22 11:08pm
Former Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart resigns, announces campaign for mayor
Rhynhart has spent the last five years as the city controller, where she audited the city government and made economic and public-safety recommendations. 10/11/22 12:08am