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5 questions with… prevention researcher Erika Trapl
Beginning last week, those who purchase tobacco products in Ohio must be 21 years old—bumping the minimum age up from 18. But Cleveland was ahead of the curve, when in 2016, the city enacted a law requiring those who purchase such products to be 21. One of Erika Trapl’s defining career moments was…
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New study: Giving up the car keys could lead to social isolation for older adults
Putting the brakes on seniors’ driving privileges can leave them feeling socially isolated, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The good news is researchers believe alternative transportation options and technology—such as FaceTime or Skype—may help seniors feel more…
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National Champions: Matthew Chen and James Hopper win ITA Cup D3 doubles draw
Case Western Reserve University junior Matthew Chen and first-year James Hopper claimed the Division III doubles title at the 2019 ITA Cup on the campus of Berry College in Georgia Saturday, becoming the first duo in program history to accomplish the feat. Chen and Hopper, who were seeded third…
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Considering AI and cancer care
Case Western Reserve hosts “Artificial Intelligence in Oncology” conference Oct. 24 to look at new technology, economics, ethics and role of machines in medicine Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and smart computing are all rapidly transforming the global health and medical landscape,…
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Two new Beckman Scholars chosen for undergraduate research grants and extensive mentorship
Two Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students were selected as Beckman Scholars for the 2019-20 academic year to support their research endeavors. This year’s honorees were Katherine Yan and Kevin Pataroque. In January 2018, Case Western Reserve was among 12 institutions nationally…
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On to the Second Act: Phase II of the Maltz Performing Arts Center project breaks ground
“Imagine the possibilities,” Roe Green told more than 150 people Thursday night at the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center. The occasion was the official launch of Phase II of the ambitious project to transform the historic synagogue into a state-of-the-art space for the university’s…
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Philanthropist and alumnus Mort Mandel passes away
Inspired by their mother’s generosity of spirit, Mort Mandel (CWR ’13) and his brothers created the foundation that bears their name in 1953—even though their fledgling auto parts business was just beginning to find its way. Its mission, later codified in writing: “to invest in people with the…
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The long road of recovery after spinal cord damage
U.S. Department of Defense awards $800,000 to Case Western Reserve for spinal cord injury research People who live with spinal injuries often say that the first year of recovery is the toughest—not only for them, but their caregivers as well. But researchers and the people struggling with the…
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CollaMedix—biotech startup founded with technology invented at Case Western Reserve and University Hospitals—reaches exclusive licensing agreement
New technology, jointly created by Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, offers a promising potential solution to women’s pelvic health disorders, including stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. That technology is the basis for a…
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National survey indicates progress, areas for improvement on sexual misconduct at CWRU
A national survey regarding campus sexual assault and misconduct finds Case Western Reserve’s students are more informed about university processes and resources than in 2015, but also that female undergraduate students are more likely to face sexual assault—and female graduate students are…