Topics: College of Medicine Research

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Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 21, 2026

A new study led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found that switching to a pod-based salt-nicotine e-cigarette could improve the odds of quitting cigarette smoking while meaningfully lowering exposure to harmful chemicals.

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MD/PhD student awarded prestigious NIH fellowship to study PTSD, chronic pain and potential new therapies

May 5, 2026

Charles “Nick” Zawatsky, an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, has received a fellowship from the NIH to support his research training.

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College of Medicine celebrates research and innovation leaders at 2026 awards luncheon

Apr 28, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine recognized faculty, staff and trainees for their contributions during the 2026 Research and Innovation Awards luncheon held Tuesday, April 21.

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New ‘smart’ public health vending machine unveiled in Millersburg

Apr 23, 2026

An innovative new tool aimed at improving rural health equity debuted today in northern Dauphin County, as Penn State College of Medicine launched that area’s first interactive “smart” public health vending machine.

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Momentum Awards spark new interdisciplinary collaborations across basic science programs

Apr 23, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine has launched a new wave of interdisciplinary research through its inaugural Research Momentum Team Grants.

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College of Medicine students among 42 University-wide graduate award recipients

Apr 15, 2026

Three students from Penn State College of Medicine are among the 42 recipients across the University recognized through the Graduate Student Awards.

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Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches

Apr 15, 2026

A new clinical trial led by the Penn State College of Medicine-based Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium will evaluate whether the drug eflornithine (DFMO) can help prevent relapse and improve outcomes for patients with Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma.

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Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance

Apr 14, 2026

Opioid exposure may play a minimal role in neurodevelopmental outcomes by the time the babies with NAS reach the classroom, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.

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Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens

Apr 2, 2026

A new study, led by a team from Penn State College of Medicine, found that when teenagers go to sleep and when they wake up may be the driving force behind what teenagers eat and how much they move.

Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation commits $3 million to the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium to advance pediatric cancer research

Mar 31, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine has announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment from the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation to support the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the College and partnering Consortium hospitals across the world.

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