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Stem cell innovations from Cleveland's Metrohealth, Case Western Reserve help correct abnormal heart rhythms The Plain Dealer: Researchers from Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth are working to correct abnormal heart rhythms using stem cells. Isabelle Deschenes, associate professor of…

Following new faculty orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Newcomers Committee will host a new faculty family picnic at Squire Valleevue Farm. The picnic, which is open to new and returning faculty and their families, will begin at 5 p.m. (rain or shine) in picnic area No. 6. Vegetarian options…

Nanoparticles tailored to latch onto blood platelets rapidly create healthy clots and nearly double the survival rate in the vital first hour after injury, new research shows. “We knew an injection of these nanoparticles stopped bleeding faster, but now we know the bleeding is stopped in time to…

The Art Studio soon will begin its summer 2012 “Semester in Review Art Exhibition.” Works will be on display Mondays through Fridays, Aug. 27–Sept. 7. The gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Relay For Life at CWRU has selected its steering committee for the 2013 Relay For Life but still seeks a dedicated graduate or professional student to take on the role of graduate co-chair. Shannon Groll will be the undergraduate co-chair and Nick Welko will be the alumni co-chair of the event,…

Harvey Salkin, who served on the faculty of the Weatherhead School of Management for 43 years, passed away earlier this month after suffering complications and a stroke after surgery. He was 67. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Salkin earned a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, a…

Individuals interested in trying indoor cycling for the first time—or those who have tried a few classes but are still unsure of themselves—are invited to attend the Employee Wellness Program’s free Intro to Cycle class. The class will be held Aug. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. at 121 Fitness…

Adding to the action Uptown, Panera Bread will hold the grand opening of its bakery-café Aug. 21, officially opening at 6 a.m. The storefront is located at 11490 Euclid Ave., across from Barnes and Noble. In celebration of the grand opening, Panera Bread will have special offers on Tuesday, Aug.…

CLEVELAND - The three Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institutions in Ohio — Case Western Reserve University, University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University — and their partnering institutions have established a statewide collaborative agreement allowing a single…

Case Western Reserve University is among the leaders of a consortium that secured a $30 million federal grant to demonstrate ways to improve and expand manufacturing in the United States. Along with Carnegie Mellon University and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing, Case Western Reserve…