Penn’s ApexGO uses generative AI to refine peptide antibiotics; 85% of synthesized designs killed bacteria in lab tests and some matched last‑resort drugs in mice.

An early Penn Medicine trial suggests CAR‑T immunotherapy may be adapted for kidney failure, offering a new path for transplant and fibrosis patients while important safety questions remain.

Jefferson University will open Delaware’s first medical school in partnership with the University of Delaware, backed by roughly $157 million in federal rural‑health funds.