Research News, Events & Conferences

Throughout the year, Penn Vet hosts seminars, conferences, symposiums, and speaker series, which serve as forums for academics to share the latest research approaches breakthroughs in a wide array of subjects.

Penn Vet Seminar Programs
Seminar Series	Contact
Animal Biology Seminar Series (ABSS)	Colleen McEntee 215-898-6112
The Mari Lowe Center for Comparative Onocology Seminar Series	Colleen McEntee 215-898-6112
Parasitology Seminar Series	Michael Povelones, PhD
Pathobiology Department Seminar Series	Sarah Hughes

Penn Vet Research in the News

» Research into laminitis, the disease that doomed Barbaro, showing great progress Philadelphia Inquirer — Wednesday, Jul 19, 2017 The Philadelphia Inquirer spoke with Dr. Andrew van Eps about his promising research on laminitis.
» Penn Researchers Identify Missing Link for Fighting Viral Pneumonia Penn Medicine News — Friday, Feb 3, 2017 Research led by Carolina López of Vet and Gaia Muallem of Medicine found that a cytokine may be the key to fighting and treating lung disease following viral pneumonia.
» Immunotherapy: The Next Best Hope for Defeating Cancer? Veterinary Practice News — Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016 Dr. Nicola Mason discusses using immunotherapy to treat cancer.
» How A Cancer Treatment That’s Helping Dogs Could One Day Help Humans CBS 3 — Thursday, Oct 27, 2016 Dr. Nicola Mason's immunotherapy is helping dogs with lymphoma. This research may help humans too.
» The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs Popular Science — Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016 Dr. Cindy Otto discusses the complexities of using dogs to identify the odor of cancer.
» Penn scientists have the chops to assess porkers’ psychological well-being. The Philadelphia Inquirer — Sunday, Aug 7, 2016 Fascinating new studies with sows at New Bolton Center are highlighted.
» Sperm RNAs Transmit Stress The Scientist — Monday, Oct 19, 2015 Dr. Tracy Bale's research finds stressed males can pass on an abnormal stress response to their offspring via microRNAs found in sperm.
» Our microbiome and our health Radio Times — Monday, Oct 5, 2015 Dr. Tracy Bale speaks with Marty Moss-Coane about how our microbes effect our wellbeing.
» Penn Researchers Receive $2.9 Million in Awards from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to Launch Biomedical Research Careers Penn Medicine — Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015 Dr. Igor Brodsky receives a Burroughs Wellcome biomedical resaerch award.
» The Quest To Build A Better Pig That's Easier To Raise Humanely Fast Company — Tuesday, Feb 17, 2015 Dr. Tom Parsons talks about the Penn gestation system that allows pigs to live more humanely.
» Living with 'Childhood Alzheimer's' CNN — Monday, Nov 24, 2014 Dr. Charles Vite's research is cited in this story about Niemann-Pick disease on Vital Signs with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
» Penn Team Links Placental Marker of Prenatal Stress to Neurodevelopmental Problems Penn News — Wednesday, Jul 2, 2014
» Penn Vet researchers link inflammation and mania Penn Current — Thursday, May 22, 2014
» Penn Vet study reveals how salmonella evades immune system Penn Current — Thursday, May 1, 2014
» Why Is Everyone in Philadelphia So Stressed? Philadelphia Magazine — Friday, Apr 25, 2014 Dr. Tracy Bale talks about stress and how it can affect offspring.
» Penn Vet researcher unravels the science of obesity Penn Current — Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 Dr. Kendra Bence's research has identified a potential target for new therapies to treat obesity.
» Penn Vet-CHOP research sheds light on birth defects Penn Current — Thursday, Mar 13, 2014
» Scientists from Penn Vet and CHOP Confirm Link Between Missing DNA and Birth Defects Penn News — Tuesday, Mar 11, 2014
» Study Shows Moms May Pass Effects of Stress to Offspring Via Vaginal Bacteria and Placenta Penn Medicine News — Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013
» Stressed Dads Can Affect Offspring Brain Development, Penn Study Finds Penn Medicine News — Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 Dr. Tracy Bale's research finds stressed fathers can affect offspring brain development.

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Press Releases

» A Perturbed Skin Microbiome Can Be ‘Contagious’ and Promote Inflammation, Penn Study Finds Thursday, Jun 29, 2017
» 2017 ARVO Award Recipients Honored at Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2017
» Penn Vet Establishes the Ralph L. Brinster President’s Distinguished Professorship in Honor of National Medal of Science Laureate Friday, Mar 31, 2017
» Penn Vet launches new platform to accelerate microbiome research Thursday, Mar 30, 2017
» Mathematical Models Lend Penn Vet Professor Insights Into Diabetes Thursday, Mar 30, 2017
» Penn Vet Study Identifies New Mechanism for Antibacterial Immunity Friday, Oct 14, 2016
» Author Maryn McKenna to Discuss Antibiotic Use in Livestock During 3rd Annual Microbiome Symposium Monday, Oct 3, 2016
» Targeting Mosquito Immunity to Fight Disease Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016
» Penn Vet Researchers to Explore Animal Microbiomes for the Benefit of Animal and Human Health Thursday, Aug 4, 2016
» New Multi-photon Microscope at Penn Vet Offers Faster, Deeper Images Thursday, Jul 21, 2016
» Penn Team Finds Mitochondrial Stress Induces Cancer-related Metabolic Shifts Wednesday, Jul 6, 2016
» Penn-led Study Resolves Long-disputed Theory About Stem Cell Populations Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016
» Penn Vet Research Suggests a Way to Identify Animals at Risk of Blood Clots Thursday, May 19, 2016
» Placental RNA May Help Protect Embryo from Viruses, Penn Study Finds Monday, May 9, 2016
» Three Penn Students Named HHMI Medical Research Fellows Friday, May 6, 2016
» Penn Vet’s William Beltran Honored for Translational Research to Treat Blindness Monday, May 2, 2016
» Before Retinal Cells Die, They Regenerate, Penn Vet Blindness Study Finds Friday, Mar 18, 2016
» Penn Vet’s Gustavo Aguirre to Receive Louis Braille Award for Blindness Research Friday, Jan 22, 2016
» Human and Animal Medicine to Converge in Philadelphia for Zoobiquity Conference 6 Friday, Jan 15, 2016
» Gene Pair Plays Crucial Role in Colon Cancer, Penn Vet Team Shows Thursday, Dec 3, 2015

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Events

August 08

"Get Lost" Working Dog Center Tour

"Get Lost" tour of Working Dog Center that features detection dogs.

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September 12

"Get Lost" Working Dog Center Tour

"Get Lost" tour of Working Dog Center that features detection dogs.

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October 16

Parasitology Seminar Series - Dr. Rick Tarlton

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