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June 28, 2013
Be well: Young and obese
ideastream: Shirley Moore, the Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor of Nursing, was featured on a WVIZ/PBS special to discuss the IMPACT study and other research taking place in our region to combat childhood obesity. The show originally aired June 27 and will re-air on…
June 28, 2013
Nerve cells 're-grown' in rats after spinal injury BBC: Jerry Silver, professor of neurosciences, talked about his research that restored bladder function in rats with severe spinal cord injuries. "If we can show in a larger animal that our technique works and does no additional harm, I see no…
June 28, 2013
Sustainability fatigue, disruptive innovation and the flourishing enterprise Greenbiz.com: Chris Laszlo, associate professor of organizational behavior, explained companies’ sustainability journeys and the phenomenon of “sustainability fatigue.” “When a major company launches a sustainability…
June 28, 2013
Ohio reaches out to Brazil ideastream: David Fleshler, associate provost for international affairs, discussed the growing presence of Brazilian students at universities around the world. “Universities, both in the United States and elsewhere—in the UK, in Australia, in Singapore, and frankly, even…
June 28, 2013
Return to Think By Numbers, the 2012-2013 Annual Report Collaboration among Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals earns high praise from expert reviewers The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC) again demonstrated the compelling power of partnership in…
June 28, 2013
Cleveland native Mark Avsec’s big break in the music industry came in 1975, when he was asked to play keyboard on a new song by the Steubenville band Wild Cherry. That famous song, “Play That Funky Music (White Boy)” served as the jumping off point for Avsec’s long, successful career in the arena…
June 27, 2013
Ronald Triolo, professor of orthopaedics and biomedical engineering, received a $502,718 grant from the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity for his work on “A Hybrid Neuromechanical Ambulatory Assist System.” In this project, Triolo and his team will advance the design of the…
June 27, 2013
Glenn Nicholls, vice president for student affairs, was one of four U.S. individuals honored last month with a Lifetime Contribution to International Education award by ELS Educational Services. He was honored with the award for overseeing programs in areas including athletics, educational support…
June 27, 2013
As part of the Ease@Work Wellness Program, Case Western Reserve University will sponsor a nicotine cessation series, which will include guided sessions for making a plan to quit and setting a quit date. The free program will begin July 3; this date has changed from its previous start date of June…
June 27, 2013
Due to repairs on the health sciences parking garage, the Lot S-55 entrance from Circle Drive will be closed July 1–22. Patrons will be directed to the entrance on Emergency Drive.