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 health globally by linking groundbreaking innovation and research directly to patients and populations within a world-class medical and education ecosystem.
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
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October 23, 2026Elijah Hayes, a pharmacology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was named the Merck Innovation Cup winner earlier this year. About the competition The Merck Innovation Cup is a prestigious, internationally competitive week-long summer camp held annually at Merck KGaA… -
October 22, 2026From advancing patient advocacy and exploring emergency medicine to researching gut nerve cells and carrying on a family healthcare legacy, members of Case Western Reserve University’s Filipino community make an invaluable impact in their fields and the communities they serve.In recognition of… -
October 20, 2026This is the final story in a nine-part series introducing the research, people and building that will define Case Western Reserve’s next chapter of discovery. Explore the full series to learn about the seven research clusters and the resources that make the work possible.Editor's note: This story…