Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Larry Kaiser smiling as he mingles with guests at medical school event.
Temple Health leader is one to know
Type: News Story
Larry R. Kaiser was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of the top Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems for his clinical expertise, leadership and work to improve the community.
September 7, 2016
 A man holding a notebook interviewing a woman holding a baby.
At Lewis Katz School of Medicine, a focus on storytelling
Type: News Story
The initiative, through elective courses and outreach, will help doctors, students and patients reflect on their experiences and those of others.
June 21, 2016
Cells with HIV as viewed through a microscope.
Temple researchers advance pursuit of HIV cure
Type: News Story
Lewis Katz School of Medicine scientists build on previous work removing HIV-1 from the genome of human T-cells.
May 24, 2016
Darilyn Moyer wearing a lab coat and speaking at a podium.
Temple faculty member to lead American College of Physicians
Type: News Story
Darilyn Moyer, MED ’85, will assume leadership in September of the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the U.S.
May 23, 2016
A double helix.
Exploring genetics in a new way
Type: News Story
Professors developed a way to use DNA extracted from cadavers to advance genetics curricula in medical school.
February 15, 2016
students studying in the Tech Center.
Skin problems tied to stress
Type: News Story
Stress may be to blame for undergraduate students' skin problems.
December 1, 2015
A three-dimensional scan of neurons firing inside a brain.
Temple researchers discover link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease
Type: News Story
Study led by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine raises hope for new treatments.
November 6, 2015
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine building
Temple dedicates the Lewis Katz School of Medicine
Type: News Story
On Oct. 13, during a poignant ceremony before a crowd that included governors, senators, trustees and others, Temple University officially named its medical school in honor of late philanthropist and Temple Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, a longtime university benefactor.
October 13, 2015
picture of a hand-held mirror
Mirrors may reduce pain in injured combat veterans
Type: News Story
The reflection in a mirror could lessen the pain experienced by injured combat veterans. That’s the premise behind a new Temple study.
October 13, 2015
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Temple’s School of Medicine named
Type: News Story
Tuesday, Oct. 13, marks the official dedication of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
October 12, 2015
Temple’s School of Medicine: Breakthroughs and milestones
Type: News Story
As the School of Medicine begins a new chapter, take a look back at some of the the school's more recent groundbreaking achievements.
October 2, 2015
Temple first in Philly to test blood disorder drug
Type: News Story
Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center are the only facilities in Philadelphia to participate in an international study testing a novel drug in the treatment of blood disorders.
August 27, 2015
TUH researchers publish commentary on weight-loss study
Type: News Story
Temple University Hospital researchers Elias S. Siraj and Kevin J. Williams co-authored a piece in the ‘New England Journal of Medicine’ regarding the findings of a major weight-loss study.
July 23, 2015
Temple researchers link bacterial biofilms to lupus
Type: News Story
New research from the Temple University School of Medicine determined that bacterial communities, or biofilm, may play a role in the development of lupus. This discovery could shed light on other autoimmune diseases.
July 9, 2015
Houser named president-elect of American Heart Association
Type: News Story
Temple University School of Medicine Dean of Cardiovascular Research Steven R. Houser has been chosen to serve as president-elect of the American Heart Association.
July 9, 2015
Medical students expose middle schoolers to health careers
Type: News Story
Health Careers Day with Science in Philly Schools, a student organization at Temple University School of Medicine, exposes area middle school students to careers in the medical field.
June 4, 2015
Next stop: University of Pennsylvania
Type: News Story
Medical student Seneca Harberger will soon begin his residency in family medicine at the University of Pennsylvania’s Presbyterian Hospital.
May 4, 2015
Match Day at Temple’s School of Medicine
Type: News Story
Over 200 Temple medical students took part in this year’s Match Day, when all fourth-year medical students in the U.S. simultaneously open a sealed envelope and learn which hospital they “matched” with for their residencies.
March 24, 2015
Faculty Focus: Cardiovascular researcher Steven Houser
Type: News Story
In this latest installment of the faculty profile series, Temple University School of Medicine’s Steven Houser discusses the current and future state of heart health in America and what inspires his research.
March 12, 2015
Antidepressant could reverse heart failure
Type: News Story
A School of Medicine research team has found that the commonly prescribed antidepressant Paxil restores heart function in mice with heart failure.
March 9, 2015
Temple first in region to use new treatment for peripheral artery disease
Type: News Story
Temple University Hospital is the first in the Philadelphia region to use an innovative new treatment for peripheral artery disease, a life-threatening condition that affects millions of Americans.
November 3, 2014
Temple study suggests a novel approach for treating noncardiac chest pain
Type: News Story
New research authored by Temple University Hospital gastroenterologist Ron Schey suggests a novel approach to treating noncardiac chest pain due to esophageal hypersensitivity.
October 31, 2014
Temple and CHOP to explore eradicating HIV from hiding places in the brain
Type: News Story
Temple University and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have received a joint $4.3 million, four-year grant to investigate new methods for eradicating HIV that lurks in brain cells despite conventional antiviral treatments.
October 27, 2014
Temple medical student earns prestigious scholarship
Type: News Story
Fourth-year medical student Seneca Harberger is one of seven medical students nationally to be selected as a 2014 Pisacano Scholar. The award includes leadership training and a scholarship of up to $28,000.
October 24, 2014

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