Appointments

Brian Gran, PhD, JD, professor in the Department of Sociology, and Anne Bryden, PhD, director of clinical trials and research at the Institute for Functional Restoration, were invited to serve as observers of the Uniform Law Commission’s Study Committee of Mental Privacy, Cognitive Biometrics and…

For nearly two decades, Case Western Reserve University students have traveled to San Raymundo, Guatemala, to deepen their clinical knowledge, broaden their cultural competence and provide care to communities with limited access to healthcare. Marie Grosh, DNP, assistant professor at Case…

Doug Smits, third-year student at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, was recently awarded the Skadden Fellowship. This prestigious two-year program, which is given to 20-25 recipients annually, provides funding for pursuing public interest projects related to civil legal issues.…

National search continues for permanent dean

New role aligns research, innovation and partnerships to accelerate ideas to impact and drive regional growth

Ellen J. Gelles, MD (MED ’94), internal medicine specialist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recently elected as the new governor-elect designee for the Ohio chapter of the American College of Physicians. Gelles will complete a year of training before starting a…

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing recently appointed Jaclene Zauszniewski (NUR '89; GRS '92, nursing) and Deborah Lindell (NUR '03) to leadership roles. In October, Zauszniewski was named associate dean for faculty affairs. In her role, she hopes to significantly shape the advancement of…

Case Western Reserve University faculty members Robert Brown and Jesse Wainright have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, in honor of their innovations in physics and electrochemical engineering,…

The American Pediatric Society (APS) recently announced the election of 92 new members to its distinguished community—three of whom are faculty members at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Founded in 1888, APS is North America's first and most prestigious academic pediatric…

João Maia, professor in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering and director of the Center for Advanced Polymer Processing, was recently elected as a fellow of the Society of Rheology. This highly-selective fellowship is awarded annually to no more than 0.5%. Maia was…