180 Years at the Forefront of Knowledge and Discovery
At the School of Medicine, we're dedicated to improving human health through scientific discovery and education as we prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists to be leaders and innovators.
Our mission is to improve global health by linking research to populations in a superb educational environment.
Whether you aspire to become a physician, medical researcher or public health leader, we provide unparalleled research and educational opportunities under the mentorship of top healthcare providers, scientists and educators.
From investigating cancer treatments to creating new surgical approaches in partnership with our affiliated healthcare systems and beyond, the research we conduct at CWRU School of Medicine doesn't just drive innovations--it changes lives.
Under the leadership of renowned physician and cancer researcher Dean Stanton L. Gerson, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is dedicated to improving health through scientific discovery and learning preparing the next generation of physicians, healthcare professionals and scientists to be leaders in their fields.
Recent News
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug associated with lower opioid overdose risk
Sep 25Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the United States, according to the …
CWRU team plays a key role in cystic fibrosis research
Sep 17When it comes to diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF), gene editing—a process that alters the biological properties of cells—can be fundamental in driving…
New study shows that chronic neurodegeneration can be prevented after traumatic brain injury
Sep 12University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University research team reports a novel treatment after traumatic brain injury that prevents progression to chronic…