Awards

Six faculty members and researchers were awarded the 2013 Clinical & Translational Science Collaborative’s annual pilot awards. The following individuals and their projects were awarded: Li Li: “Human Beta-Defensin-3 (hBD-3): A Novel Biomarker for Early Colon Neoplasia” Matthew Cooney: “Evaluati...

Amy Przeworski, assistant professor of psychology, is the recipient of the 2013 John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant from the American Psychological Foundation (APF). The grant supports early career psychologists conducting research in early intervention and treatment for serious emotional dist...

Sheena Tsai, a senior biology major, recently received one of four top scholarships from the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, which awarded about 250 scholarships nationally. Scholarships are awarded based on scholarly achievement, commitment to community and dedication to the Kappa Alpha Theta sorori...

Andres Pinto, chair of the Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, completed the 2013 Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP) held July 18-20 in Atlanta. CAAMP is an interprofessional, open-enrollment course designed for administrative leaders in health professions educatio...

Rigoberto C. Advincula, professor of macromolecular science and engineering, received the Herman Mark Scholars Award from the American Chemical Society’s Polymer Chemistry Division for his accomplishments in the field of polymer science. The namesake of the award is considered the father of polymer...

Lisa Brown, study abroad adviser in the Center for International Affairs, was one of only 14 study abroad professionals from around the country selected to attend the Institute for Study Abroad-Butler’s Institute at the Institute (I@I), held in Indianapolis July 23-26. I@I is an annual conference t...

Jes Sellers, director of University Counseling Services, and Jane Daroff, a social worker with University Counseling Services, received the Greater Good Award from the Ohio Psychological Association for their work with families and members of the LGBTQ community. Nearly 30 years ago, they co-founde...

David Schiraldi, professor and chair of the Department of Macromolecular Science & Engineering, has been selected as a member of the 2013 class of American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows. Schiraldi is recognized for two decades of industrial polymer work contributing to the development and understa...

Paul Giannelli, the Albert J. Weatherhead III and Richard W. Weatherhead Professor in the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, has been selected to receive the National Italian American Bar Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Giannelli, also a Distinguished University Professor, has...

Diabetes is best managed with a healthy diet, exercise and medication. But could steady doses of self-management support from others who have diabetes also help people with this condition maintain healthy blood sugar levels? Researchers at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western R...