Category: Research

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College of Medicine researchers awarded more than $8 million to study insomnia treatments

Aug 5, 2024

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have been awarded more than $8.5 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

College of Medicine launching $6 million study of physical function in seniors

Jul 29, 2024

Nationwide project investigates use of Medicare Advantage exercise benefits

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Q&A: Finding novel therapies for childhood cancer

Jul 17, 2024

Giselle Saulnier Sholler, director of pediatric oncology research, discusses her quest to transform cancer care

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College of Medicine updates trustee committee on AI portfolio and strategies

Jul 2, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine seeks to leverage AI in research, as well as to better health outcomes and strengthen care in rural communities.

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College of Medicine leads NIH grant investigating the use of artificial intelligence to improve outcomes for stroke patients

Jun 20, 2024

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine were awarded more than $2 million by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Graduate student awarded prestigious fellowship from National Science Foundation

Jun 3, 2024

Paige (Elizabeth) Bond, a doctoral student at the College of Medicine, has been selected as a fellow for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

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Diversity in clinical trials helps advance new medications, therapies

May 14, 2024

Clinical trials of new medical procedures and treatments are critical to advancements in patient care. Those trials can save lives. But diverse populations are often underrepresented in clinical trials.

COM has launched a new version of its iLookOut for Child Abuse learning program.

Center for the Protection of Children has launched free, updated child abuse training

Apr 29, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine’s Center for the Protection of Children has launched a new version of its free, interactive learning program iLookOut for Child Abuse (iLookOut).

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Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?

Apr 11, 2024

A new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight loss. Researchers have found that they might help with other conditions too, like cardiovascular disease and addiction.

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College of Medicine receives $20M grant to research alternative tobacco products

Mar 13, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine received a five-year, $20 million federal grant to investigate the harmful effects of alternative tobacco products.

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