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The Case Western Reserve University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has released a new exempt protocol template for initial submissions to the IRB on SpartaIRB. This template can be used when: a faculty member believes their research may meet one or more of the exemption criteria; the…

Juveniles who complete diversion programs for their crimes are less likely to continue their criminal activity as adults, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The researchers got a rare opportunity to examine early adulthood recidivism for juvenile justice-involved youth…

Yayoi Kusama with recent works in Tokyo, 2016. Photo by Tomoaki Makino. Courtesy of the artist. © Yayoi Kusama "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors" celebrates the legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s 65-year career. Experience seven of Kusama’s captivating Infinity Mirror Rooms, including "Where…

CWRU study: Red-light cameras don't reduce accidents or make intersections safer WEWS: A study led by Justin Gallagher, assistant professor of economics, found that red-light cameras reduce the number of drivers who run red lights, but don’t lower the amount of accidents or injuries at those…

Jim Thome induction; Ohio farmers and tariffs; start-up kid ideastream: Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, explained how tariffs impact Ohio farmers and why foreign countries may be using tariffs to target farmers.

7 options for affordable dental care U.S. News and World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of bioethics and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, explained why affordable dental care options, like the School of Dental Medicine’s clinic, may provide an…

Why the war on poverty isn’t over in the U.S., in 4 charts The Conversation: Robert L. Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, argued against the claim that the “war on poverty” is over. Republished by Raw Story, Garn Press, Apopka…

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am writing to let you know, as you may have read in the announcement from President Snyder, that I have accepted reappointment as dean of the School of Medicine and senior vice president for medical affairs at Case Western Reserve University for two more years. This will…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit smoking. The smart-phone app, initially limited to android-based operating systems, automatically texts 20- to 120-second video messages to smokers when…

Take a hike! The second annual family- and dog-friendly Hike & Seek for Research will take place Sunday, September 9 at one of the award-winning Cleveland Metroparks, Brecksville Reservation. Guests can hike anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Upon check-in at the Nature Center or Oak Grove…