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PCOM Researcher Receives $2M NIH Grant for SBMA Research

February 6, 2025

Dr. Heather Montie leads a study on spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA), or Kennedy's Disease, funded by a $2M National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant.

Psychological Flexibility: A Key To Improved Postpartum Well-Being

February 3, 2025

PCOM research links psychological flexibility to improved postpartum well-being, offering insights into mindfulness-based therapies for maternal mental health.

Innovative Research Enhances Obstetrical Training for PA Students

December 13, 2024

PCOM researchers are addressing critical gaps in clinical training by providing students with supplemental experiential learning opportunities.

Postpartum Research Focused on Supporting Families and Improving Outcomes

November 11, 2024

Dr. Alexa Bonacquisti is working to better understand how psychotherapy can help address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors during the postpartum period.

Future Doctor Seeks to Address Clinical Trial Disparities

October 15, 2024

Maya Rakoczy (DO '28) recognizes a need for diversity in clinical neurology research to better represent different racial and ethnic groups.

Remote Supervision of Medical Student-Trainees Comparable to In-Person Oversight, PCOM Study Shows

September 26, 2024

PCOM researchers found that remote supervision via telemedicine is as effective as in-person oversight for med students' learning outcomes.

Medical Marijuana Study Shows Significant Health Improvements

September 13, 2024

The study finds medical marijuana users report significant improvements in quality of life, pain, energy, and functioning over 3 months of treatment.

Summer Program Reaffirms Student's Passion for Orthopedics

August 27, 2024

Michael Abaskaron (DO '27) was selected to participate in the Summer Research Externship Program at Ohio Health in Columbus.

Georgia Southern Undergrad Conducts Research with Faculty Mentor

August 23, 2024

Scott Holmes worked with Thomas Last, PhD, to perform research on "Differential Gene Expression Analysis of Bone Cells."

Confronting Impacts of Gun Violence in Philadelphia Communities

August 13, 2024

PCOM's Erik Langenau, DO, launched a study on gun violence in Philadelphia, surveying patients to improve clinician communication and resource awareness.

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