U.S. Senator Dave McCormick toured Penn's AI-driven RNA BioFoundry for a firsthand look at the benefits of federal investment in science.
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May 26, 2026
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A tour of Penn’s AI-driven RNA BioFoundry gave U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (second from left) a firsthand look at how federal investment in science translates into shared research infrastructure, student training, and regional economic development. “Every time I come to Penn for a visit,” said McCormick, “I just leave inspired by the incredible discoveries and progress.”
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Which is most likely to influence a buyer’s attitudes about a new car: Saying “I liked the car,” “I bought the car,” or “The car was good, and I bought it”? And does that change if the car costs less? Psychology researchers Dolores Albarracín and Yubo Zhou (not pictured) investigated these questions in a paper that also has implications for health communication and social behavior.
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New preclinical Penn Medicine research suggests that blocking a key immune-related protein with antibodies could interrupt the spread of brain cell damage in Parkinson’s disease, slowing its progression at the earliest stages. “These results are encouraging as we continue to work towards a novel treatment,” says neurologist Alice Chen-Plotkin.
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A Wharton study finds that women in all-female virtual training groups are more likely to complete training, get certified, and find jobs than those in mixed-gender groups. “Shared gender identity is a key toward building trust,” says management and sociology professor Tiantian Yang. (Audio)
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Scott Kleinman, founder of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, returned to Penn for a wide-ranging fireside chat that touched on investing, innovation, and the forces shaping the economy of the future. (Video)
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2026 grad Jade Montgomery earned Co-Ivy League Player of the Year, as well as First Team All-Ivy status alongside Gigi Ganje. Delaney Smith earned Second Team All-Ivy, while Kelly Zybura and Alexis Youngren received All-Ivy Honorable Mentions.
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 THE NEW YORK TIMES
Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Derek Griffith of the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine says men’s health “has not been something that most administrations—any administration—has really seemed to take seriously at any point in the nation’s history.”
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MAY 27
This webinar, hosted by Penn’s Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, will unpack the psychology behind disagreement and show how demonstrating openness—even when you don’t change your mind—can lead to better outcomes in negotiation, conflict resolution, and everyday decision-making. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.
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