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    Penn Vet Announces mRNA Research Initiative to Advance Veterinary Vaccine Science

    The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) announced the launch of the School’s mRNA Research Initiative to fast-track the development of veterinary mRNA-based vaccines and host-directed…

    Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer

    A new collaborative study with Penn Vet researchers analyzed fecal samples to shed light on how the fatal disease impacts the gut microbiome in deer, providing a promising tool for…

    Researchers breathe new life into lung repair

    A collaborative effort from teams across Penn culminates in new techniques to repair lung tissue after damage from flu and COVID-19.

    Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function

    School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers identified a retinal disease to evaluate the success of gene and cell replacement therapy.

    The Endangered Species Act at 50

    Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.

    Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs

    Deborah Silverstein of the School of Veterinary Medicine advises dog owners to stay calm but take certain precautions.

    Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Shed New Light on the Evolution of Adaptive Immunity in Cold-Blooded Vertebrates

    [December 1, 2023; Philadelphia, PA] – Upon infection or immunization, all jawed vertebrate species generate proteins called antibodies that bind and neutralize pathogens. Strong and long-lasting antibody responses in warm-blooded…

    Uncovering the role of skin microbiome and immune response in cutaneous leishmaniasis

    Two new studies led by Phillip Scott of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Elizabeth Grice of the Perelman School of Medicine demonstrate how bacteria found in leishmaniasis skin lesions…

    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…

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    University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Receives Grant to Develop Veterinary Training Program for Rural Communities

    Principal investigators Joseph S. Bender, DVM, MS, and Sarah Rassler, VMD, awarded grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to enhance rural veterinary services and bolster economic…

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