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Taking a major step forward in HIV research, Temple researchers have successfully edited SIV – a virus closely related to HIV, the cause of AIDS – from the genomes of non-human primates. This breakthrough brings the research team closer than ever to developing a cure for human HIV infection.

The testing program was a university-wide collaboration involving dozens of members of Temple’s community, from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine to Student and Employee Health Services and Information Technology Services.

Match Day is typically steeped in anticipation. It’s the moment when all fourth-year medical students across the country and around the world learn where they’re going to do their residency.

Our Physician Assistant Class of 2022 was finally able to take part in their long-awaited White Coat Ceremony. Due to the pandemic, last fall's plans for a traditional ceremony were rescheduled for a hybrid event where only students and program leaders attended in-person, and others watched virtually.

From the onset of the pandemic last March, LKSOM students have responded heroically. So, when Temple Health began vaccinating its staff with the COVID-19 vaccination and sought student volunteers from across the university to help with the effort, many students didn't hesitate.

As we actively respond to the significant and growing public health threat facing our region and the nation, you can join our efforts to challenge this crisis as one.

The online program honoring our generous donors featured a panel discussion with three medical students whose economic burdens had been lessened by scholarships.