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New cause of diabetes discovered, offering potential target for new classes of drugs to treat the disease
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identified an enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body—a discovery that could provide a new target to treat diabetes. Their study, published Dec. 5 in the journal Cell, focuses on nitric oxide, a compound that…
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University offices to close early Dec. 21
President Eric W. Kaler announced today that university offices will close at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, in recognition of the upcoming winter break. While university policy does not allow for an early departure day in December unless Christmas Eve falls on a weekday, President Kaler has opted to…
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“The Many Mrs. Maisels: 20th-Century U.S. Jewish Female Stand-Up Comedians”
Before there was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was a long history of Jewish female comedians, standing up and speaking out. Although stand-up comedy is often described as a “boy’s club,” the truth is that there have always been influential women on the scene. Alongside Jewish male comics like…
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University Health and Counseling Services closing Dec. 22–Jan. 2; request prescription refills in advance
University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) will be closed for the university holiday from Friday, Dec. 22, until 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. All messages received during this time (email, phone, secure messages, refill requests) will be answered when the clinic reopens in January. Students…
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Master of Science in Translational Pharmaceutical Science “Application Tips and Tricks” webinar
The Master of Science in Translational Pharmaceutical Science program at Case Western Reserve University prepares students for a variety of careers in the pharmaceutical industry and adjacent settings. This program is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of what it takes to bring drug…
Top stories of 2023: By the numbers
There was an abundance of good news from the Case School of Engineering in 2023. From national news attention on 60 Minutes and NBC’s Nightly News to the announcement of a new building project on the Case Quad, it’s been a monumental year and we’ve captured this year’s top moments through our…
Wrapping up fall semester
Dear School of Medicine community,  What an incredible finale to the fall semester to witness and participate in Doc Opera 2023: Medically Blonde! Congratulations to the more than 200 medical students who participated in Doc Opera both on and off stage—incredible singers, dancers, actors,…
SOLANOIA | A CWRU Startup Story
"SOLANOIA: Weaving Heritage into Handcrafted Jewelry – The Inspiring Journey of Irene Bhunia" We would like to give a shout-out to one of our micro-grants recipients: Meet Irene Bhunia, a sophomore studying Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, whose passion for art and deep connection to her…
Laura Voith receives GADE's Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Doctoral Students
The Group of Advancement for Doctoral Education (GADE) has awarded Associate Professor Laura Voith the 2024 Donna Harrington Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Doctoral Students.  Established in 2017, this award is given to a current or retired faculty member who has a sustained and…
Nursing Research News: December 2023
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here. Distinguished Dissertation Award Maura McCall, postdoctoral fellow, was honored by the…