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Junhyong Kim Named Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Biology
Junhyong Kim has been appointed the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Biology.Michael Lampson elected 2024 AAAS Fellow
Michael Lampson, and 5 other researchers from the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Perelman School of Medicine, Wharton School, School of Nursing, and Annenberg School for Communication join a class of scientists, engineers, and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines are elected AAAS Fellows.George Morcos wins 2024 Rose Undergraduate Research Award
The Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) and the Rose Award Faculty Selection Committee is pleased to announce that George Morcos' project under the direction of Prof. Koumenis, “Investigating Mechanisms of Salivary Gland Tissue Sparing in Response to Ultra-High Dose-Rate “FLASH” Proton Radiotherapy,” has been selected to receive a 2024 Rose Undergraduate Research Award.Emanuel Barrett wins a coveted spot in Penn’s Johnson Scholars Medical Program
Few academic honors carry the weight and prestige of the Johnson Scholars Medical Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Acceptance into this rigorous program signifies exceptional talent and a dedication to the field of medicine. This year, that honor belongs to Emanuel Barrett, a brilliant and driven student who has impressed everyone with his passion for healing and his unwavering commitment to academic excellence.Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds
Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works.