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Lion Shrine and fountain on the quad at Penn State Harrisburg

September 24, 2019

6:00 p.m.

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NIH grant funds study on how obesity affects insulin action on skeletal muscle

Through a five-year, $1.9 million grant funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases within the National Institutes of Health, researchers are studying the protein REDD1, which may play a role in how the body responds to hormones like insulin or cortisol. Understanding that role could lead to advances in the treatment of obesity, diabetes and other insulin resistant conditions.

Penn State Harrisburg Undergraduate Open House set for Sept. 21

Penn State Harrisburg will host an Undergraduate Open House at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Capital Union Building on campus.

Dr. Weston Kensinger at podium, panel of speakers on his right

Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research dedicated

University officials recently joined with Pollock Foundation representatives and state and local officials to dedicate the Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research at Penn State Harrisburg.

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