The ingenuity and innovation at Penn Medicine, Penn Vet, Penn Dental Medicine, Penn Nursing, and beyond are changing the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and prepare the next generation of professionals in health care. In an era that has tested health systems across the globe and demanded more from our researchers than ever before, Penn is leading the way, fueled by our commitment to collaboration and investment in cross-disciplinary partnerships.
Revolutionizing Health
Through Research
- Penn’s breakthrough research to modify mRNA molecules was central to the design of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines.
- Penn Medicine is leading the ImmunoRevolution, developing novel therapies that supercharge the body’s own immune system to treat and prevent disease.
- The Abramson Cancer Center and its Basser Center for BRCA continue to build scientific knowledge, improve clinical care, and increase public awareness around BRCA-related hereditary cancers.
- Through the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health, established in 2021, Penn Dental Medicine is advancing oral health as a critical component of overall health.
- The Advanced Imaging and Translational Center at Penn Vet’s large animal campus in Kennett Square, Pa., will pioneer treatments and provide insights that translate to human health care.
With State-of-the-Art Facilities for Care and Learning
- The new Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is delivering patient-centered care with the ability to shape and adapt to future health care innovations.
- The Richard Lichter Emergency Room at Penn Vet’s Ryan Animal Hospital has more than doubled the clinical space for emergency treatment.
- Penn Dental Medicine was transformed by the renovation of the Evans Center and the Schattner Building, including creation of a dedicated Care Center for Persons with Disabilities.
- The Gail P. Riepe Center for Advanced Veterinary Education at the New Bolton Center will house the latest educational technology for clinical preparation for large animals.
- The world’s #1 ranked nursing school underwent significant technology upgrades and additions in the Helene Fuld Pavilion for Innovative Learning and Simulation.
