News & Events

Congratulations to Dr. Mingyao Li on her recent publication in Nature, which maps early human brain development using spatial transcriptomics. The study reveals that cortical layers and areas are specified earlier than previously thought, offering new insight into how the brain takes shape.

Penn researchers have published new findings in AIDS showing that HIV status may influence the risk of infection following abortion. The study focuses on patients in Botswana and underscores the importance of improving reproductive health care and equity for people with HIV.

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Hennessy on his recent publication in the American Journal of Epidemiology, which uses a new statistical method to better understand the real-world effects of testosterone therapy. The study offers valuable insights into balancing its potential benefits and risks in clinical care.

Qi Long, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics—a prestigious honor awarded for his impactful work in advancing data science and applying statistics to improve biomedical research.

Alexis Ogdie, MD, MSCE, selected Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow.

Dr. Yong Chen has been awarded $8 million to lead a national effort using AI to improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated—part of a larger $150 million initiative to advance mental health research.