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Pioneering neuroscientist Lynn Landmesser passes away
Throughout her legendary career in developmental neuroscience, Lynn Landmesser was driven by a fascination for understanding species’ behaviors. It’s one that took root when she was a child in California, where she explored diverse environments ranging from tide pools to deserts and mountains. And,…
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CWRU entrepreneurship advocate Bob Sopko passes away
Most entrepreneurs are accustomed to hearing the word “no” from inherently skeptical potential investors. But not from Bob Sopko. His positivity and guidance nurtured new and seasoned entrepreneurs at Case Western Reserve University—and throughout the region—for years. Those who worked with and…
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Two Case Western Reserve University faculty members honored as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Researchers Gary E. Wnek and the late Arnold Caplan recognized for groundbreaking innovations Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to…
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Earliest deep-cave ritual compound in Southwest Asia discovered
Case Western Reserve University researchers helped unearth evidence for ritualistic gathering in upper Paleolithic
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Hear from the student directors of Doc Opera 2024: Pokémon, Gotta Match ‘Em All!
Each December, hundreds of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine students step into the spotlight to showcase talents rarely called upon in classrooms and clinical rotations. The variety show Doc Opera, now in its 40th year, raises funds for the school’s student-run health clinics and…
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Postdoc of the Month: Sidra Islam
Sidra Islam’s research could lead to improvements in cancer immunotherapies. A postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Pathology, Islam’s work centers on understanding T-cell differentiation and function within the tumor microenvironment. Her work at Case Western Reserve University…
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Meet six undergraduate students presenting research at Intersections today
Early research experiences are a hallmark of undergraduate education at Case Western Reserve University. Across disciplines, our undergraduate students have ample opportunities to work with faculty mentors as they go on to explore their own topics of interest. In celebration of these research…
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New study: Peer-brokered sales central to illegal drug trade
Case Western Reserve research sheds light on hidden networks fueling narcotics trade
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CWRU’s Begun Center partners with county Medical Examiner's Office to launch pilot drug-testing program
In a new collaboration, Case Western Reserve University's Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education has partnered with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) to launch a pilot program designed to help curb fatal overdose trends. This new initiative involves lab…
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Alianza Americas co-founder Oscar Chacón to be awarded 2025 Inamori Ethics Prize
Advocate for immigrant rights and economic and climate justice