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Confronting Impacts of Gun Violence in Philadelphia Communities

August 13, 2024

PCOM's Erik Langenau, DO, launched a study on gun violence in Philadelphia, surveying patients to improve clinician communication and resource awareness.

For One Research Day Participant, PCOM is 'Like a Miracle' of Scholarly Opportunity

May 23, 2024

The College's 13th annual Research Day event featured 130 presentations highlighting the scholarly activity of students, faculty and staff.

'Saber' No More: A Giant Prehistoric Salmon Had Spike Teeth

April 24, 2024

PCOM faculty member Kerin Claeson, PhD, shares new information about the world's largest salmon in a research paper recently published in PLOS ONE.

Long Covid Fibromyalgia: Perspectives from Pain Psychology

April 15, 2024

Clinical psychology doctoral candidate Joseph Harrison, MS, MBDS (PsyD '25) collaborated on a case study exploring this unique health issue.

Elevating Research: Trainee Symposium Offers Valuable Experience

April 2, 2024

PCOM research assistant Gabrielle Davis sharpened her presentation skills during the Wistar Institute's Trainee Research Symposium.

PCOM and Wistar Announce Cancer Biology Graduate Program

March 20, 2024

The collaboration has resulted in the creation of a PhD program in Cancer Biology, preparing individuals for careers in cancer research and drug development.

Award-Winning Student Research Abstract Highlights Medical Mystery

February 26, 2024

Third-year medical student Jillianne Santos' (DO '25) abstract of a unique medical case recently earned her ACP honors.

A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

February 21, 2024

PCOM's Dr. Marina D'Angelo explains her research into bone and joint diseases as well as treatment for osteoarthritis.

PCOM, Wistar Institute Announce Innovative Biomed Collaboration

February 1, 2024

The collaboration expands educational opportunities at each institution including a new PCOM Translational Life Sciences Concentration for the biomed program.

PCOM Researcher Hopes to Accelerate Search for SBMA Therapies

January 17, 2024

Dr. Heather Montie has received two grants to fuel efforts to identify therapeutic targets for spinal bulbar and muscular atrophy (SBMA) or Kennedy's disease.

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