Think Showcase in Naples, Florida

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Add to Calendar: Add to Calendar 2026-02-25 17:30:00 2026-02-25 20:00:00 Think Showcase in Naples, Florida Join President Eric W. Kaler, PhD and Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH (CWR’77; MED’81) Chair of the CWRU Board of Trustees, for an engaging discussion that explores how discoveries in the lab evolve into compassionate, real-world care. Faculty panelists Paul Tesar, PhD (CWR'03);  Dean Ronald L. Hickman, Jr., PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FADLN, FNAP (CWR’00; NUR’06, ‘13; GRS’08); Mark Griswold, PhD; and Laura E. McNally, JD will share how interdisciplinary collaboration drives innovation by bridging science, policy, and human connection to shape the future of modern medicine. Hosted by: Peter Weinberger, Esq. (LAW ’75), Chairman, Cancer Council, School of Medicine; and Laurie Weinberger. Complimentary Valet Parking Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres Off-Campus Weatherhead School of Management Weatherhead School of Management America/New_York public

From Ideas to Impact: How Research Becomes Human-Centered Medicine

Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Drive
Naples, Florida 34103

Event Location
Off-Campus
Type of Event
Social Event
Event Audience
Alumni, Families, Students, Friends
Event Sponsor
CWRU

Join President Eric W. Kaler, PhD and Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH (CWR’77; MED’81) Chair of the CWRU Board of Trustees, for an engaging discussion that explores how discoveries in the lab evolve into compassionate, real-world care. Faculty panelists Paul Tesar, PhD (CWR'03);  Dean Ronald L. Hickman, Jr., PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FADLN, FNAP (CWR’00; NUR’06, ‘13; GRS’08); Mark Griswold, PhD; and Laura E. McNally, JD will share how interdisciplinary collaboration drives innovation by bridging science, policy, and human connection to shape the future of modern medicine.

Hosted by: Peter Weinberger, Esq. (LAW ’75), Chairman, Cancer Council, School of Medicine; and Laurie Weinberger.

Complimentary Valet Parking
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres