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Congratulations to General surgery lab resident Omar Bushara, MD, MPH for recently presenting at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer 2026 Annual Meeting. His podium presentation, “Classical secretion of IL-18 is associated with improved functionality in armored anti-mKRAS TCR-T cells," highlights promising advances in engineered T cell therapies and cancer immunotherapy. #SITC2026 #CancerResearch

A survey of women by @PennPlasticSurg highlights a clear message: career barriers evolve over time. Mentorship, flexibility, and research support matter early on, while sponsorship, leadership opportunities, and inclusive recognition are critical later in practice. bit.ly/4jZUkFY

Congratulations to Dr. Ronald DeMatteo on receiving The Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine. This prestigious honor recognizes groundbreaking discoveries in cancer biology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. To learn more about the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, please visit: americanitaliancancer.org/

A Letter to the Editor from @PennMedicine researchers: Human islet transplants begin improving glucose control within days, with major reductions in blood glucose, glycemic variability, and insulin requirements soon after transplant. These findings establish key benchmarks for evaluating next-generation stem cell-derived islet therapies for type 1 diabetes.  #Type1Diabetes #IsletTransplantation #CellTherapy bit.ly/4kH7Cau

Right here in Philadelphia, Dr. Rachel Kelz is taking the national stage at #ATA2026 to deliver “The Year in Surgical Thyroidology.” We're extremely proud to see a Penn Surgery leader sharing insights and highlighting advances in thyroid surgery with colleagues from across the country. #ThyroidSurgery

Pregnancy is predictable. Lack of support is not. A new commentary argues that surgical workplaces must move beyond expecting endurance and instead design systems that proactively support pregnant surgeons through accommodations, coverage plans, and cultural change. #Surgery #WomenInSurgery #SurgEd bit.ly/4ipRuZM

Ready to advance your career in surgical oncology research? Join the Penn Surgical Oncology T32 Training Program and gain the mentorship, research experience, and professional development needed to become a leader in academic surgery. 🔬NIH-funded training 🤝Expert mentorship 📚Research & career development 🩺Advance the future of surgery 🗓️Applications due Dec. 1, 2026 To learn more: bit.ly/4g6Gm1p

Happy belated 176th Birthday to our 7th Chairman J. William White. For more on Dr White’s legacy including restarting the annual Army vs Navy football game and bringing it to Philadelphia, please visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Wil…

A true team effort from a remarkable cross-section of our faculty and collaborators. Principles of Adult Surgical Critical Care, 2nd Edition provides practical, evidence-based guidance for intensivists, trainees, NPs, and PAs caring for the sickest surgical patients across diverse healthcare settings. bit.ly/4sBbAU6 #SurgicalCriticalCare #MedEd

Older adults with lung cancer are less likely to receive surgery or neoadjuvant immunotherapy, yet both were associated with improved survival and acceptable perioperative outcomes. Standard-of-care treatment should be pursued whenever possible, regardless of age. #LungCancer #CancerResearch bit.ly/3WVjuMd

New research from @PennPlasticSurg resident Dr. Forrest Bohler examines attitudes toward cosmetic and reconstructive surgery among Chaldean Americans, an ethnoreligious minority originating from northern Iraq. bit.ly/4iakHYq