Lewis Katz School of Medicine
A million-dollar gift shines a spotlight on the Schneck Anatomy Lab
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A look inside the lab, which gives medical students hands-on experience in anatomy.
March 10, 2020
Temple researchers show drug therapy helps Alzheimer’s disease in mice
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The research team came away with promising results in the study of a drug molecule’s effect on the brain’s ability to stave off protein buildup.
February 4, 2020
Your coronavirus questions, answered by experts
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An epidemiologist and a physician with expertise in infectious diseases share their insights on the outbreak that’s grabbing headlines.
January 30, 2020
Study: Olive oil can protect against dementia in mice
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Temple scientists discovered that extra virgin olive oil can prevent brain deterioration.
November 26, 2019
Researchers discover HIV drug is effective against Zika virus
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The drug, rilpivirine, may also be effective against other mosquito-borne viral diseases.
November 1, 2019
Temple researchers reverse cognitive impairments in mice with dementia
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The breakthrough represents a significant advancement in knowledge of potential treatments for the illness.
March 1, 2019
Major gift endows new Katz School of Medicine chair
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Temple named the first David Myers Professor and Chair in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery thanks to a generous gift from an alumnus.
December 10, 2018
NIH awards Center for Asian Health $13.5M grant to study cancer disparities
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The five-year grant will support exploration of approaches to reducing cancer disparities among under-represented groups.
October 30, 2018
Initiative targets health disparities by reducing salt in takeout food
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The Healthy Chinese Takeout Initiative works to reduce salt consumption and hypertension among Philadelphians.
October 16, 2018
Temple-made doctor gives back to Lewis Katz School of Medicine
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Thomas Starkey, MED ’76, says he feels indebted to Temple for giving him the opportunity to pursue a career in medicine.
October 3, 2018
The opioid effect: New study offers insights into brain’s response to addictive painkillers
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Researchers from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and partner institutions developed a tool that will aid in the search for a new class of painkillers with fewer side effects.
July 17, 2018
$11.6M NIH grant funds study of stem cells and heart disease
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The project at Lewis Katz School of Medicine will investigate regenerative capabilities of stem cell microvesicles.
September 22, 2017
Lewis Katz School of Medicine ranks in top 10 for applicants
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Receiving more than 10,500 applications for fall 2016, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine is among the nation’s most sought-after medical schools.
August 29, 2017
NIH selects Temple as hub for clinical trials network
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Temple University is one of 11 clinical hubs nationwide to participate in the network for emergency medicine clinical trials.
August 9, 2017
Changing hearts
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Polina Gross, a Lewis Katz School of Medicine PhD candidate, is exploring new ways to treat heart disease.
July 27, 2017
Bullet proof
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Amy Goldberg and Scott Charles teach more than 1,000 people each year about the realities of gun violence.
June 23, 2017
Temple researchers extract HIV from infected cells
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The scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine are the first to demonstrate HIV can be removed from cells, preventing further infection.
May 12, 2017
Med students learn residency placements on Match Day
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Temple’s students matched with top-tier residencies across the country, including at the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins.
March 27, 2017
From middle school to medical school
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Local 8th graders visit Lewis Katz School of Medicine to get an inside look at medical careers from doctors in training.
January 27, 2017
Professor’s bone-repair technology moves closer to the OR
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A Temple University bioengineering professor is developing a cutting-edge biodegradable material for use in orthopedic surgery.
January 17, 2017
Doctoral students land prestigious fellowships
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Five doctoral students in Temple’s medical school received grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association.
December 5, 2016
Med student shares lessons from the other side of the stretcher
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A Temple University doctor-in-training who suffered serious injuries in a car crash wrote about what he learned as a patient.
November 28, 2016
Larry R. Kaiser, inaugural Lewis Katz Dean
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Larry Kaiser was named the inaugural Lewis Katz Dean at Temple’s School of Medicine. It’s the first endowed named dean’s chair at the university.
September 27, 2016
Handle with care
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In an essay published in "The New York Times," Naomi Rosenberg, a Temple Hospital physician, reflects on the unique emotional challenges doctors face in the emergency department.
September 20, 2016
Researchers to study effects of tobacco smoke and opiates on HIV patients
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The study will be the first to look at the combination of tobacco smoke and opiate use in HIV patients.
September 12, 2016