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Apply for Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership funding
The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) is accepting applications for 2016. 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…
Register now for citywide panel discussion on gender bias in science and medicine
In collaboration with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth System, BioMotiv and the Museum of Natural History, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) will host a panel discussion on gender bias in medicine and science. Held Monday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.…
Save the date: Memorial for former university president Agnar Pytte set for Feb. 26
President Barbara R. Snyder invites the Case Western Reserve University community to celebrate the life and legacy of former university president Agnar Pytte Friday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Amasa Stone Chapel. Agnar “Ag” Pytte led the university from 1987 to 1999 and contributed enormously to…
School of Law establishes concurrent degree program in China
Starting next fall semester, a new concurrent degree program will allow Case Western Reserve University law students to complete their third year in China, while simultaneously earning an LLM (Master of Laws) degree in Chinese Law at Zhejiang University - Guanghua Law School and a JD from CWRU…
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Competitive auctions drive women to bid—and value winning—more than men
In the heat of competition, women value winning more than men. Women also bid more in auctions than men—but only when competing against other women. Against men, women bid about the same as men competing against each other. These discoveries, drawn from a new study co-written by an economist at…
Law's Michael Benza explains why it's rare to disqualify a prosecutor's office from a case
Ohio woman accused of killing 3 sons seeks new prosecutor Associated Press: Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, explained why it's rare to disqualify a prosecutor's office from a case. "Because if it's granted, it puts the prosecution back to square one," he said. "Any new prosecutor would…
Engineering student's project represents new tech trend at Consumer Electronics Show
The story of a digital teddy bear shows how college learning is changing The Chronicle of Higher Education: CWRU’s innovation was on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, where Xyla Foxlin, a sophomore mechanical and aerospace engineering student, showcased the pairable teddy bear technology…
CWRU researchers create first complete model of serotonin’s role
Absence of serotonin alters development and function of brain circuits Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have created the first complete model to describe the role serotonin plays in brain development and structure. Serotonin, also called 5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT],…
Curtain opens on MFA acting program’s second decade—and second act
On stages in New York, Chicago and Cleveland last spring, more than 750 actors auditioned for just eight open positions in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) acting program, offered jointly at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Play House (CPH). Entering its 20th year, the program is not…
Save the date: Lunar New Year Celebration scheduled for Feb. 8
Educational Services for Students will host a Lunar New Year celebration Monday, Feb. 8, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Sears Building, Room 464. Attendees can learn how to make dumplings and share with friends. RSVP to Elise Geither at ejg65@case.edu by Feb. 1.