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January 10, 2018
A 35-year molecular obsession leads to a breakthrough in ultra-stable insulin WKSU: When Michael Weiss was a graduate student, he traveled to Africa and saw firsthand how those who live in hot climates struggled to keep their insulin cool. Now, Weiss, the Cowan-Blum Professor of Cancer Research…
January 10, 2018
Researchers repurpose pain meds to kill cancer cells Researchers at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC) at Case Western Reserve University have helped develop a computer program to find new indications for old drugs. The computer program, called DrugPredict, matches existing data about…
January 09, 2018
Alevca Ocular secures licenses from CWRU for novel ophthalmological drugs Crain’s Cleveland Business: Alevca Ocular LLC received licenses from the Case Western Reserve University Tech Transfer Office. The early-stage company will develop and commercialize novel ophthalmological drugs.
January 09, 2018
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and collaborators have received a five-year, $2.8 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to identify FDA-approved medications that could be repurposed to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The award enables the researchers to…
January 09, 2018
Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, is among 45 newly elected members of the prestigious American Law Institute (ALI). The 90-year-old institute comprises exceptional judges, lawyers and legal academics internationally. "It is…
January 09, 2018
As the new year begins, we're focusing on a goal that many emphasize this time of year: wellness. Throughout the month, we’ll highlight some of the wellness-related resources available to faculty, staff and students—covering both mental and physical well-being. Faculty, staff and students are…
January 09, 2018
The next Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) Seminar Series event will feature an exploration of the rising use of cigarillos. Titled “Patterns of use and beliefs among adolescents and young adults who smoke cigarillos,” this presentation highlights findings from an…
January 09, 2018
The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) is accepting applications for 2018. The purpose of CCTRP funding is to support collaborative translational research projects that address unmet or poorly met clinical needs. CCTRP seeks to reduce the market risk of promising new clinical…
January 09, 2018
Donor tissue can be stored for 11 days before transplantation—four days longer than current convention New national research led by Jonathan Lass of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has found that corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days before transplantation…
January 08, 2018
Cleveland team tackles 'high risk' domestic violence cases to improve safety, reduce deaths The Plain Dealer: A new program implemented by police officers in two city districts aims to reduce domestic violence deaths by assessing potential danger when responding to calls. Researchers at Case…