Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine
In August 2018, the University celebrated FDA approval of the breakthrough medication Kymriah™ for the treatment of certain forms of leukemia and lymphoma. The discovery propelled the ImmunoRevolution at Penn Medicine as bright minds harness the power of the immune system to fight the deadliest diseases, especially cancers. Visionary generosity from Penn’s donors fuels pioneering scientists who are transforming hope into healthier lives for patients around the world.

Penn Medicine is revolutionizing health care in an ever-changing world, and The Power of Penn Medicine Campaign has transformed our efforts. From our laboratories to our hospitals, we are breaking new ground in understanding and treating the most challenging medical conditions and offering the very best in patient care. Campaign gifts have accelerated life-changing research, funded the construction of a state-of-the-art new hospital, and enabled us to recruit the finest students and faculty who are changing the face of medicine. Today, Penn Medicine leads the way in educating the next generation of skilled practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of discovery for the benefit of humankind.

116,232

Donors

$1.68

Billion Raised

Highlighted Accomplishments

Advanced biomedical research with more than $1 billion raised, including more than $200 million in support of Penn’s ImmunoRevolution, which is developing novel ways to harness the immune system to treat cancer and other diseases.

Responded rapidly and powerfully to COVID-19 needs. Penn’s research on mRNA helped in the development of COVID-19 vaccines, while more than 1 million telehealth visits and an expansion of at-home cancer treatments put quality care front and center despite social distancing.

Created 64 new endowed professorships that will help Penn Medicine attract and retain preeminent faculty for generations.

Expanded access to medical careers, with $65 million raised for student aid and the creation of the Perelman School of Medicine’s first scholarships for MD/PhD students.

Revitalized the landscape of medical education, research, and care at Penn with the opening of the Henry A. Jordan M’62 Medical Education Center, the expansion of laboratory space to quickly scale up SARS-CoV-2 research, and the construction of the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD

“When you have the power to revolutionize medicine, it’s imperative to seize every opportunity — and thanks to the thousands of philanthropic partners and friends of The Power of Penn Medicine Campaign, we have been able to bring new hope to patients today while also creating a world where every family, every community, will have access to good health.”

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD

Executive Vice President,
University of Pennsylvania for the Health System;
Dean, Perelman School of Medicine