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Building Machine Learning-Based Operating Systems

Penn Engineers like Sebastian Angel are using machine learning to build more efficient operating systems.

Artificial Kidney Advances

Penn Engineer Alex Hughes is pioneering lab-grown kidney tissue to address chronic kidney disease, aiming to reduce reliance on dialysis and transplants.

Remote Control for Cells

Penn Engineers have developed a temperature-sensitive protein, Melt, enabling precise, non-invasive control of engineered cells, advancing treatments for cancer and tissue repair.

Hydrogels Reveal Disease Secrets

Penn Engineer Claudia Loebel creates hydrogels that mimic human tissue, helping scientists understand how cells remodel their environment — key to treating diseases like cancer and fibrosis.

Enhancing mRNA Delivery

Penn Engineers have developed a novel method to optimize lipid nanoparticles, crucial for mRNA therapies, potentially leading to safer and more effective treatments.

Engineering Illuminates Human Health

Flavia Vitale’s cutting-edge wearable sensors are featured in The Franklin Institute’s Body Odyssey exhibit, showcasing how Penn Engineering research is revolutionizing health technology.

Immune System Combats Heart Disease

Penn Engineer Noor Momin is pioneering nanoparticle therapies that harness the immune system to combat heart disease, offering a novel approach to treatment.

Educating Tomorrow’s Green Innovators

Penn Engineering is equipping future engineers to tackle global energy and sustainability challenges, ensuring a greener, more resilient world for all.

Engineering Ethics Shape the Future

Penn Engineering’s Responsible Innovation initiative ensures emerging technologies like AI and robotics are developed ethically, prioritizing safety, fairness and societal well-being.