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5 questions with…TEDx speaker, biomedical engineer Megan Moynahan
Megan Moynahan’s early interest in biomedical engineering stemmed from an article she read in a science magazine about bionic people and the idea of artificial organs and limbs. As a 14-year-old, she wrote letters to researchers to help her replicate a famous experiment by physicist Luigi Galvani…
Contribute to favorite causes through CWRU’s annual Charity Choice campaign
During this season of gratitude and reflection, university leaders are asking the community to consider contributing to the university’s annual Charity Choice campaign. “Just as we rely on the support and innovation of those on our campus and in the local communities, many of our friends and…
New data brief shows little cigar use up for Cleveland's young adults
A new data brief released by the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (PRCHN) at Case Western Reserve University shows that more than one in five African-American young adults in Cleveland, ages 18 to 29, routinely uses "little cigars." Additional findings detailed in the PRCHN…
Quality preschool narrows gap between high-risk kids and higher achievers
A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences found that children’s language, math and logic readiness were improved significantly by the programs offered at 24 pilot universal prekindergarten program (UPK) sites in…
Researchers find stress and isolation take toll on those under 50 with HIV
Case Western Reserve University researchers were surprised to learn that people younger than 50 years old with HIV feel more isolated and stressed than older people with the disease. They expected their study to reveal just the opposite. “The younger, newly diagnosed individual may not know anyone…
CWRU becomes first university to upgrade to Ohio’s 100-gigabit network
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University will benefit from infrastructure improvements that increase the capacity of the university’s network connection to the Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet), which provides access to Internet2 and other Ohio research universities. The improvements,…
Support projects that make a difference through #GivingTuesdayatCWRU
Everyone has heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday—days that allow customers to score deals on their shopping lists. But in an attempt to put the spirit of giving back into the holiday season, there’s a more altruistic day making headway: Giving Tuesday, a global day of philanthropy on Dec.…
Pediatrics faculty member Zili Zhang passes away
Zili Zhang, a member of the faculty at the School of Medicine, died late Thursday night surrounded by his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Hong, and sons, Gary and Zak. An associate professor of pediatrics, Zhang specialized in pediatric gastroenterology—specifically, how to treat…
Renowned philanthropist, businessman Peter B. Lewis dies
Peter B. Lewis, the visionary businessman and philanthropist whose name graces the home of the Weatherhead School of Management, died Saturday in Florida. The 80-year-old Northeast Ohio native is survived by his wife, Janet Rosel; daughter, Ivy; sons Adam and Jonathan; brother and sister-in-law…
5 questions with…aspiring doctor and musician Jordan Genovese
By Shivani Parikh While today is just a normal Friday for most, it’s a monumental day in Jordan Genovese’s life: it’s the release date of her album, “Green November,” which encompasses years of songwriting and performing. The third-year medical anthropology major has been making music since high…