Sep 23, 2020
The National Cancer Institute has awarded William Calo, PhD, JD, MPH, assistant professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, nearly $2 million over five years to improve communication about the human papillomavirus virus vaccine in rural areas and increase vaccination rates among adolescent patients in Pennsylvania.
Sep 22, 2020
Dr. Neal Thomas, associate dean for clinical research at the College of Medicine, was elected chair of the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) clinical research network.
Cassie Farrelly, MA, has been named director of operations and strategic initiatives for Penn State College of Medicine, effective Sept. 28, 2020.
Sep 21, 2020
A Penn State College of Medicine research team will continue to work on developing a vaccine for COVID-19 using more than $400,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The goal is to create a vaccine that can provide long-term, protective immunity.
Sep 17, 2020
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are conducting a study to determine if a wearable device can measure wellness and predict burnout among resident physicians. The results from the clinical trial could be used to develop targeted interventions for depression and burnout in graduate medical education.
Sep 12, 2020
The Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education is offering grants of between $750 and $2,500 to College of Medicine faculty through its Educator-Initiated Projects Program.
Sep 10, 2020
Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, professor of public health sciences and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Penn State College of Medicine, was recently elected to the National Academy of Kinesiology and edited her first book.
Anna E. Ssentongo, a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student at Penn State College of Medicine, has been selected to give a presentation on non-accidental trauma during the seventh annual meeting of the Pediatric Trauma Society, which will be held virtually in November.
The College of Medicine is conducting COVID-19 surveillance testing throughout the fall semester to identify asymptomatic carriers of the virus and to prevent the viral spread on campus.
Sep 7, 2020
Harrell Health Sciences Library is open 24/7 via badge access to all Penn State College of Medicine students, faculty and staff. Guidelines will be in place to ensure the safety of all library users and employees.
