Professor Discher Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences!

Congratulations to Professor Discher on being elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.

Election to the Academy is a significant honor, recognizing individuals whose exceptional achievements in academia, science, public affairs, business, and the arts have advanced the public good.

Since its founding in 1780, the Academy has served as a convening body of thought leaders dedicated to fostering knowledge, promoting collaboration across disciplines, and addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.

Read the full announcement here.

Professor Radhakrishnan Named AIChE Fellow!

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has elected Professor Ravi Radhakrishnan, Herman P. Schwan Department Chair of Bioengineering and Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, as an AIChE Fellow.

This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the chemical engineering profession and exemplify leadership, research, and service.

Prof. Radhakrishnan’s pioneering research integrates computational modeling, AI, and nanomedicine to develop next-generation cancer therapies. As a Fellow, he will continue to contribute his expertise to AIChE’s mission, providing mentorship and leadership in the fields of bioengineering and computational science.

Click here to read more about his work and achievements.

Exciting Advances in Gene Therapy!

Professor Gao and her team have developed mvGPT, a groundbreaking tool that combines gene editing, activation, and repression into one powerful system. This technology opens up new possibilities for simultaneously treating multiple genetic diseases and understanding the complexities of our DNA.

Click here to learn more about gene editing, and be sure to check out Penn Today to learn more about Professor Gao’s work.

Professor Wilcox Makes the 2024 Grist 50 List!

We are proud to share that Professor Jen Wilcox has been recognized as one of Grist’s 50 climate leaders of 2024!

Known for her pioneering work in carbon capture and storage (CCS), Professor Wilcox has not only authored the first textbook on the subject, but also led a major shift in the U.S. Department of Energy’s focus toward reducing fossil fuel pollution. During her tenure, the DOE invested over $1 billion in cutting-edge CCS and clean energy technologies.

Now back on campus, Professor Wilcox is developing courses aimed at tackling the barriers to clean energy deployment and sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation of climate innovators.

Click here to learn more about her incredible work and her vision for a cleaner future.