Penn State College of Medicine

Pharma

‘Nanojackets’ for treating breast cancer could be game changer for cancer care

A novel nanotechnology drug delivery system under development to infiltrate breast cancer tumors could pave the way for treating other diseases. Penn State College of Medicine received a $1 million grant from a state research fund set up with money from its tobacco settlement to assess the drug treatment’s commercialization potential. The principal investigator for […]

By Stephanie Baum

News

Medical school to get $425k state grant to spur creation of biotech companies

A medical school is to get a $425,000 economic development grant to spur the creation of biotechnology companies. Penn State School of Medicine will receive the state grant as part of a program launched last year by the state government called Discovered and Developed in Pennsylvania. According to Central Penn Business Journal, the medical college […]

By Stephanie Baum

The Funding Model for Cancer Innovation is Broken — We Can Fix It

Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.

By Eve McDavid - CEO of Mission-Driven Tech

Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies

The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.

By Jake Gaffey, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer at Shields Health Solutions

Health IT

Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.

By IT Medical

Health IT

Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI-Powered Assistants

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.

By IT Medical