Feb 21, 2018
The American Cancer Society has awarded a grant to study bladder cancer development to David DeGraff, assistant professor of pathology, surgery and biochemistry and molecular biology, and a member of Penn State Cancer Institute.
Feb 15, 2018
A recent graduate credits Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute's TL1 Translational Research Training Program for her success in translational science research.
Feb 9, 2018
GM-CSF, a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu, may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza, according to Penn State researchers.
Jan 29, 2018
A recent Penn State College of Medicine physician's study review suggests that shorter courses of radiation are preferable to longer ones for older patients receiving treatment for slow-growing skin cancers.
Jan 17, 2018
To help provide an easy-to-use central resource for researchers, the College of Medicine has merged resources from its Research Concierge Service into the Research website.
Jan 10, 2018
For women using in vitro fertilization to have a child, using either fresh and frozen embryos have similar success rates for most women, according to an international team of researchers.
Jan 8, 2018
A common, inexpensive drug that is used to prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure may also help melanoma patients live longer.
Dec 21, 2017
Implanting a shunt or endoscopically reducing intracranial pressure and reducing fluid production are equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus caused by brain infections, according to an international team of researchers, but endoscopy may have fewer down-the-line complications.
Dec 1, 2017
The 2017 Innovation Awards were presented Nov. 28 at Penn State College of Medicine, honoring those throughout the organization who had innovative ideas move forward through the execution of license agreements, receipt of patents or formation of startup companies based on Penn State technology.
Nov 20, 2017
Clues taken from small molecules in saliva may be able to help diagnose and predict the duration of concussions in children, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.