Nick Marzolini Named 7th Recipient of the Michael S. Brown Fellowship News / October 22, 2025 Penn MD/PhD student recognized for outstanding potential as a physician–scientist developing targeted genetic therapies. Nick Marzolini, an MD/PhD student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named the 7th annual recipient of the Michael S. Brown Fellowship, awarded each year to one MSTP student for “outstanding... Read More
Penn Engineers Turn Toxic Fungus into Anti-Cancer Drug News / June 26, 2025 by Ian Scheffler Penn-led researchers have turned a deadly fungus into a potent cancer-fighting compound. After isolating a new class of molecules from Aspergillus flavus, a toxic crop fungus linked to deaths in the excavations of ancient tombs, the researchers modified the chemicals and tested them against leukemia cells. The result? A... Read More
Senior Design Awards Spotlight Part 1 News / May 28, 2025 2025 Team ReFlex – Rewiring Stroke Rehabilitation This series profiles three Penn Bioengineering senior design teams whose work received recognition at major competitions in 2025. In Part 1, we feature Team ReFlex, recipients of the Judge’s Choice Award at Penn Engineering’s Senior Design Competition. Team Members: William Qi, Ryann Joseph, Christopher Wun, Udit... Read More
From Posters to Podiums: Recognizing Emerging Leaders in Immunology News / May 16, 2025 Each year, the American Association of Immunologists hosts its flagship meeting, IMMUNOLOGY, bringing together thousands of scientists from across the globe. Far from being a routine conference, this gathering serves as a critical convergence point for the most current research and thought leadership in the field. IMMUNOLOGY2025, held in Honolulu... Read More
