Penn Vet | Pathobiology News & Events
Contact
New Bolton Center Kennett Square, PA
Emergencies & Appointments:
610-444-5800
Directions
Ryan Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Emergencies:
215-746-8911
Appointments:
215-746-8387
Directions
Pathobiology News and Events

Pathobiology News & Events



Pathobiology News Stories

Nicola Mason and Antonia Rotolo

Study shows promise for iNKT cell platform to treat cancer

Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine have shown that invariant natural killer T cells from a healthy donor can persist in MHC-mismatched canines, demonstrating a reliable platform to inform human clinical trials.

students studying the galapagos, sitting on waterfront

Social ecology and community work in the Galápagos

Daniel Beiting, PhD, associate director of the Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases, expanded his work this summer in the Galápagos, giving Stephanie Sila, V’25, an ideal opportunity to gain first-hand experience in identifying different mosquito species and human disease cases on the island.

Tom Parsons speaking to another faculty member

Cross-disciplinary collaboration for a healthier planet

The Environmental Innovations Initiative announces a third round of funded research communities to catalyze interdisciplinary research at Penn, investigating issues from regenerative agriculture to project-based learning for global climate justice.

A 3D rendering of the mpox virus, a viral disease that can spread between people and certain animals.

From outbreaks to breakthroughs: Tackling infectious and zoonotic diseases

Three years into what feels like a never-ending pandemic, science news has become more than an afterthought to many; it’s a ring buoy for those drowning in a sea of misleading information. The ongoing COVID-19 situation points to the increasingly difficult position science journalists face as they work to disseminate accurate and timely information to the public.

brodsky_yersinia

The immune system does battle in the intestines to keep bacteria in check

New research from Penn Vet demonstrates that Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, a relative of the bacterial pathogen that causes plague, triggers the body’s immune system to form lesions in the intestines called granulomas.


Pathobiology Events

Parasitology Seminar Series

Global Parasitology Seminar: Xian Ming-Chen, PhD

  • 12:00 PM –1:00 PM

Parasitology Seminar Series

Global Parasitology Seminar: Rick Tarleton, PhD

  • 12:00 PM –1:00 PM

Parasitology Seminar Series

Global Parasitology Seminar: Oliver Harrison, PhD

  • 12:00 PM –1:00 PM

Parasitology Seminar Series

Global Parasitology Seminar: Rita Tewari

  • 12:00 PM –1:00 PM

Parasitology Seminar Series

Global Parasitology Seminar: Fernanda Novais, MCs, PhD

  • 12:00 PM –1:00 PM