UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

HERSHEY, Pa. - Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Jennifer Kraschnewski, professor of medicine, of pediatrics and of public health sciences, as vice dean for research, clinical and translational science within the Office of Research, Graduate Studies and Innovation, effective July 1.

In this role, Kraschnewski will oversee the college's clinical and translational research portfolio and help guide strategy and growth across the institution's research enterprise while fostering partnerships that advance impact and patient outcomes.

"Research and innovation are foundational to our mission and to the future of healthcare," said Karen Ki...