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    Stress tested, testing stress: Novel organoid models how the adrenal gland develops (link is external)

    Researchers led by Penn Vet’s Kotaro Sasaki and Michinori Mayama have developed an organoid system that faithfully mimics how the human adrenal gland develops and forms complex tissue structures, providing…

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    Anthony Fauci Delivers Robert R. Marshak Keynote at Penn Vet’s 2026 Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases Symposium

    The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases (IIZD) convened leading experts in infectious disease research for its 2026 annual symposium, held…

    FAP-CAR T cells deplete tumor associated FAP+ fibroblasts and enhance T-cell infiltration FAP-CAR-tLNPs treated group when compared to control (PBS) group.

    Targeting tumor supporting cells: Advancing CAR T success in pancreatic cancer (link is external)

    Research led by Penn Vet’s Ellen Puré has used lipid nanoparticles to generate CAR T cells directed at a type of tumor support cells—cancer-associated fibroblasts—melting away the protective barrier around…

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    Penn Vet Faculty Awarded State Agricultural Research Grants in Multiple Areas

    In recognition of leadership in agriculture, health and the environment, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has been awarded several newly announced state agricultural research grants.

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    Penn Vet Scientist Receives USDA NIFA Funding to Advance Early-Life Probiotic Strategies for Dairy Calves

    The Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition, Dipti Pitta, PhD, at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has received a $650,000…

    Oyebola Oyesola

    Penn Vet Welcomes Dr. Oyebola Oyesola as Presidential Assistant Professor and Leader in Immunology and Infectious Disease Research

    The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) has announced the appointment of Oyebola Oyesola, DVM, PhD, as a faculty member and University-designated Presidential Assistant Professor…

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    Penn Vet’s Dean Andrew Hoffman Highlights Vaccination, Veterinary Support in Fight Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    As Pennsylvania confronts its largest avian influenza outbreak in years, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew M. Hoffman,…

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    Biomarkers Help Crack the Code on Saving More Equine Lives

    In both animals and humans, biomarkers can signal that something has gone awry. For clinicians, they are valuable tools – once they are identified.

    Timour Baslan, PhD and Louise Moncla, PhD

    Penn Vet Scientists Earn National Honors for Breakthrough Research in Virology and Cancer Innovation

    Louise Moncla, PhD, receives Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award; Timour Baslan, PhD, named 2026 Damon Runyon–Rachleff Innovation Award recipient

    Amanda Watkins

    Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research
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    For many, veterinary school is the gateway to a clearly defined career — diagnosing and treating animals in a clinical setting. But for Amanda Watkins, that journey took an unexpected…

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