Topics: College of Medicine Research

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COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

Mar 5, 2026

A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine has found that previous COVID-19 infection is a significant risk factor for kidney disease.

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This Penn State alumna is using her degree to help support THON’s mission

Mar 4, 2026

A Pennsylvania woman returned to school hoping to deepen her knowledge of the health science field and make an impact. Now, she is doing exactly that by helping Penn State teams who are doing research on pediatric cancer.

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Graduate student awarded prestigious NIH fellowship to study brain networks and chronic pain

Feb 25, 2026

Corinne Augusto, a graduate student in Penn State College of Medicine’s neuroscience doctoral program, has received a highly competitive fellowship from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to support her research training.

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Penn State’s Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium welcomes GRAACC Hospital in São Paulo

Feb 19, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine and the Beat Childhood Cancer (BCC) Research Consortium are proud to announce the addition of GRAACC Hospital in São Paulo, one of Brazil’s leading pediatric oncology institutions, to its international research network.

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RESEARCH IMPACT: Turning THON fundraising into lifesaving medical treatments

Feb 14, 2026

Chandrika Behura, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine and one of the physician-scientists whose research on pediatric cancer is supported by Four Diamonds, shared her journey from lab-based discoveries to patient care.

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Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

Feb 5, 2026

A new national survey, led by researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, found that nearly three-quarters of clinicians encountered significant obstacles when starting buprenorphine treatment for patients using fentanyl.

Jason Mills, MD, PhD, named chair of Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine

Feb 3, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Jason Mills, MD, PhD, as chair of the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine.

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Targeting the ‘good’ arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

Feb 3, 2026

A new randomized clinical trial, led by researchers from Penn State and the University of Southern California, has revealed that targeted therapy for the less-impaired arm during stroke rehabilitation significantly improved movement and control for stroke survivors.

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Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure

Jan 29, 2026

A new study from Penn State College of Medicine researchers finds that an immune cell usually involved in fighting infections and promoting wound healing become overly activated in failing human hearts, causing damage.

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Night waking impacts cognitive performance regardless of sleep duration

Jan 14, 2026

When it comes to sleep, traditional advice has focused on the number of hours a person sleeps. But for older adults, the quality of sleep may affect cognitive performance the following day regardless of their quantity of sleep.

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