Topics: Public Health Sciences

Penn Staters and international students enrolled in Penn State College of Medicine’s Global Health Exchange Program stand in a group outside on the steps of the State Capitol in Harrisburg as part of their three-week immersive training program. A fountain and green-domed building can be seen in the background.

This summer marks return of Global Health Exchange Program at Penn State College of Medicine

Aug 15, 2023

The Global Health Exchange Program returned at Penn State College of Medicine this summer.

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College of Medicine faculty receive promotions, tenure for 2023-2024 academic year

Jun 29, 2023

Effective July 1, the following faculty have been promoted and/or awarded tenure at Penn State College of Medicine.

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College of Medicine scientists receive $27.8 million in research funding for conditions including obesity, cancer, diabetes and autism spectrum disorder

Jun 20, 2023

From the beginning of January through the end of March 2023, Penn State College of Medicine researchers received 173 awards and contracts totaling $27.84 million.

A head and shoulders professional portrait of Karen Kim, MD, against a background image of Penn State College of Medicine.

Karen Kim named next dean of Penn State College of Medicine

May 31, 2023

Karen Kim, MD, vice provost for research at the University of Chicago, has been named dean of Penn State College of Medicine, effective Sept. 1.

A statue depicting the mascot of Penn State University, the Nittany Lion, surrounded by bushes.

Woodward Center presents awards as part of 2023 EdVenture event

Apr 25, 2023

Penn State College of Medicine’s Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presents awards as part of its annual EdVenture celebration.

Faculty bring innovations to life through Center for Medical Innovation Pathways Program

Apr 14, 2023

A new Penn State Center for Medical Innovation program is helping Penn State researchers translate their innovative ideas from the lab and clinic to the health care marketplace.

(Left to right) Penn State students Laraib Mazhar, Noah Yeagley, Seth Wilkinson, Belle Peterson, Deepa Kadidahl, and Andrew Yeich competed in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta on March 18.

Global health competition provides hands-on learning experience

Mar 28, 2023

Penn State students developed a strategy to reduce maternal deaths as part of the 2023 Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition, which was held in Atlanta on March 18.

Head-and-shoulders portraits of Colin Barnstable, William Calo, Vernon Chinchilli, Daniela Zarnescu, Christopher Sciamanna, Jane Schubart and Sinisa Dovat

College of Medicine receives $25 million to support faculty research

Feb 14, 2023

Between October and December 2022, Penn State College of Medicine researchers received 140 grants and contracts totaling $25.3 million for research.

A masked woman holds her finger to a glucose meter that is held by another individual wearing gloves.

COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of developing diabetes

Feb 13, 2023

COVID-19 survivors have a 66% higher risk of developing diabetes following their diagnosis compared to those not diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Penn State College of Medicine research.

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College of Medicine research confirms exercise as treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Feb 8, 2023

Penn State College of Medicine researchers confirmed exercise can lead to meaningful reductions in liver fat for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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