Oct 1, 2020
A team of Penn State researchers developed a first-of-its kind clinical trial to test the use of exercise as a treatment for patients with a severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH.
Sep 29, 2020
Dr. Mitchell Machtay has joined Penn State Cancer Institute as associate director for clinical research.
Faculty at the College of Medicine were awarded 175 grants totaling more than $52 million between May and July to fund their research studies.
Sep 24, 2020
David Geselowitz, distinguished professor emeritus of bioengineering and professor emeritus of medicine, died Aug. 22, 2020, at age 90. He was known for his contributions to the theory of the electrocardiogram (ECG) and the development of the artificial heart.
The Association of American Medical Colleges selected Dr. Daniel Wolpaw, professor of medicine and humanities at the College of Medicine, as a winner of the 2020 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award.
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 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
Penn State College of Medicine's Paul Haidet, MD, MPH, received the National Award for Career Achievements in Medical Education from the Society of General Internal Medicine earlier this year.
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 9, 2020
Colleagues threw Dr. Elaine Eyster, distinguished professor of medicine and pathology at Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, a surprise party on Sept. 8 for her 50 of years of service.
