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The pandemic underscored the urgent need to ensure a healthier, safer global future for all. Penn, an epicenter for groundbreaking research and teaching, real-world discoveries, and policy expertise in life sciences and public health, is rising to the challenge.

World-renowned experts at Penn’s Dental, Nursing, Medicine, and Vet schools collaborate to unlock cures, improve patient care, and transform clinical education. They work alongside practitioners and policy influencers at the School of Social Policy & Practice, as well as pioneers in advanced medical technologies at Penn Engineering.

The following areas represent opportunities to support a broad range of health innovations that will help fight future pandemics, cure disease, and extend healthy lifespans around the world.

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Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine’s clinical, research, and teaching workforce is the foundation of our strength as one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers.

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Two dental students wearing blue scrubs and face masks stand in a bright medical setting.

Penn Dental Medicine

Penn Dental clinicians and scientists are transforming practice by pursuing connections between oral and overall health and by removing barriers to care.

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Penn Vet

Penn Vet goes beyond animal care, addressing the critical links between animal and environmental health and translating findings to impact human wellness.

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A student in Penn's School of Nursing, dressed in blue scrubs and gloves, practices a medical procedure on a training mannequin.

Penn Nursing

Ranked the number one nursing school in the world, Penn Nursing is a leader in innovation, placing nurses at the forefront of revolutionizing patient-centered care.

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A group of students from Penn's School of Social Policy and Practice engaged in conversation, holding papers and smiling.

School of Social Policy & Practice

The complexities of ethical and equitable health care policy and intersection of social welfare and health are at the forefront of SP2’s pledge to pursue social innovation and justice.

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Penn Engineering

Penn Engineering is catalyzing technological innovation in medical care through research and its preparation of the next generation of leaders in the field.

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Penn Nursing students practice clinical procedures on a high-fidelity manikin in the Simulation Center.

Preparation Through Simulation

Penn Nursing’s Simulation Center is at the cutting edge of immersive health care training

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An illustration of RVCL research at Penn Medicine showing DNA and molecular hexagons.

Fighting for a Cure

Visionary philanthropy is helping to find new treatments for autoimmune diseases

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An illustrative concept showing the mental conflict between emotional and practical concerns. The left side of the image features a profile of a human head filled with dark clouds, lightning, question marks, and a grave, symbolizing worry and stress. The right side shows a hand holding an open heart-shaped box containing items like a car, money, and a 'PAID' bill, representing material security and financial stability.

Keeping Aid Simple

Penn Dental’s Student Emergency Fund supports students during the unforeseeable

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