Location: Penn State Cancer Institute

Sol Rodríguez-Colón, center, seen here with women from the Latino Hispanic American Community Center in Harrisburg, helps communities of central Pennsylvania in the fight against cancer by arming them with education and resources to prevent and seek screening or treatment for the disease.

Alumna, Cancer Institute staff member advances health equity in central PA

Sep 13, 2023

Sol Rodríguez-Colón, a 2008 graduate of Penn State College of Medicine and project manager at Penn State Cancer Institute, helps Hispanic/Latino communities in the fight against cancer.

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Penn State Health, Mid Penn Bank commit to partnership that will raise more than $1 million for Department of Urology

Aug 23, 2023

Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank are strengthening their commitment to supporting life-changing care and increasing cancer research in central Pennsylvania.

Eight people in casual business attire pose behind a Nittany Lion statue. A tree as well as a building made of concrete and windows is in the background.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, Penn State College of Medicine bring international research consortium to Hershey to strengthen their fight against childhood cancer

Aug 2, 2023

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are strengthening their commitment to curing childhood cancer by bringing Dr. Giselle Saulnier Sholler, an internationally known physician-scientist, and her research consortium to Hershey.

A woman pets a dog next to a woman seated in a chair.

Celebrating National EMS Week and coping with stress

Jun 6, 2023

Between the flapjacks, dogs and celebrations during National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week May 21-27, a chaplain and a paramedic discuss self-care.

Penn State connects community to research studies with upgraded registry

Jun 1, 2023

StudyFinder, Penn State’s clinical research database, now makes it easier for community members and patients to find studies related to their medical history and interests.

A woman practices qigong poses in a park.

The Medical Minute: The best cancer care treats body, mind and spirit

May 31, 2023

During cancer treatment, everyone focuses on the part of the anatomy where the tumor is growing. A Penn State Cancer Institute oncologist talks about why you shouldn’t neglect everything else.

Jiaxing Chen, a bioinformatics and genomics doctoral student at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, pipettes a solution in a laboratory while wearing gloves, a lab coat and a mask.

Penn State protein-based nano-‘computer’ evolves in complexity, ability to influence cell behavior

May 26, 2023

Penn State researchers created the first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit, putting them closer to developing cell-based therapies that can treat diseases like diabetes and cancer.

The Penn State Cancer Institute building is seen in the evening. A road leads up to it and a wall of glass windows is visible above the entrance.

Penn State Cancer Institute Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination group inspires next generation of cancer researchers

May 26, 2023

Students from Lebanon High School had a hands‑on cancer research and career readiness experience at Penn State Cancer Institute as part of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition's C.A.R.E.S. Program.

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The Medical Minute: Clinical trials bring scientific, personal breakthroughs

May 17, 2023

Clinical trials offer more than just a chance for patients to become pioneers. While helping the world to get the best care, often study volunteers access the best care for themselves. A Penn State Health expert weighs in.

Sydney Harris, who has shoulder-length hair and wears her dad’s World Series Championship ring on her left hand, smiles as she encircles him in a hug. Doug, who is bald, is seated in front of Sydney and has a short beard, glasses and big smile on his face.

Scouting hope: Leukemia throws Doug Harris a curveball he uses to help others

Apr 24, 2023

Carlisle native and professional baseball player, scout and executive Doug Harris, a four-time cancer survivor, pitches hope and positivity to others in the same battle.

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