University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn), founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, is a world-renowned Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia. Penn is dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact locally and globally. With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic excellence, and community engagement, Penn offers a diverse and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff. The university is recognized for its leadership in research, robust financial aid programs, and a tradition of civic involvement. Penn's strategic initiatives, such as Penn Forward, focus on reshaping education, research, and service to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The university is also a leader in sustainability, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2042 and net-zero endowment emissions by 2050, and is home to a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, global engagement, and community partnership.
University of Pennsylvania (Penn)
Patents
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, AAV vectors having reduced capsid deamidation and uses therefor
2025-09-16 • US-12416016-B2
View DetailsRecombinant adeno-associated virus for treatment of GRN-associated adult-onset neurodegeneration
2025-09-16 • US-12416017-B2
View DetailsCompositions and methods for retrieving tumor-related antibodies and antigens
2025-09-09 • US-12410234-B2
View DetailsTreatment of a canine CD20 positive disease or condition using a canine CD20-specific chimeric antigen receptor
2025-09-09 • US-12410232-B2
View DetailsMultiplexed detection of toxins using graphene-based aptasensors
2025-09-02 • US-12405260-B2
View DetailsDevices and methods for alleviating lymphatic system congestion
2025-08-12 • US-12383713-B2
View DetailsCompositions and methods for targeting CD13 and TIM-3 with CAR T cells to treat acute myeloid leukemia
2025-08-12 • US-12383581-B2
View DetailsScalable back-gated functionalized graphene field effect transistors for detection of DNA and other target molecules
2025-08-05 • US-12379343-B2
View DetailsPhotoactivated selective release (PHASR) of droplets from microwell arrays
2025-08-05 • US-12377415-B2
View DetailsOleic acid derivatives as treatments for Friedreich ataxia and inhibitors of ferroptosis
2025-08-05 • US-12378178-B2
View DetailsSmall molecule inhibitors of lactate dehydrogenase and methods of use thereof
2025-07-22 • US-12365653-B2
View DetailsConserved region T cell vaccines for coronavirus and methods of use
2025-07-22 • US-12364750-B1
View DetailsWhat We Do
A 58,000-square-foot business incubator and laboratory integrating researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs for commercialization of research discoveries.
Supports faculty, staff, and students in advancing scientific breakthroughs and technological advances toward new products, services, and businesses.
Key People
President
Provost
Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and John Morgan Professor
Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer
News & Updates
Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC on Cedar integrates dental and medical care to reduce ER demands.
Penn Engineering research on lung tissue and fibrosis.
Penn Engineering develops a generative AI model for antibiotic discovery.
New methods to guide light for advanced technology applications.
Research on materials for future electronic devices.
AI-driven discovery of antibiotics in ancient microbes at Penn.