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Event: Case Western Reserve University Bicentennial Kick-off
No matter how long they spend at Case Western Reserve, students, faculty and staff capture and retain vivid memories of the people, places and things that define their time here. Taken together, these memories tell a story that covers nearly two centuries: the history of Case Western Reserve…
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New discovery by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers provides hope in fighting drug-resistant malaria
Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito’s bite, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Most susceptible are pregnant women, displaced people and children in developing countries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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Winter break reads: Recommendations from CWRU faculty and staff
As winter break approaches, many in the Case Western Reserve University community are looking forward to a well-earned pause from the semester’s demands. Whether you're curled up by a fire, traveling to visit loved ones, or simply savoring some downtime, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse…
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Holiday traditions around the globe: How the CWRU community celebrates
As the year winds down and the holidays continue, many students, faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University are reflecting on their own seasonal traditions, whether they’re celebrating with family back home or creating new memories with friends here in Cleveland. This December, we’re…
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Students drive dental care
Inside a 38-foot mobile RV parked outside an adult day center, fourth-year students from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine provide essential services to underserved older adults. For these students, this is not just a clinical training ground but also an experiential…
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Nursing Research News: December 2024
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here. A Message from the Associate Dean for Research As the year draws to a…
Is There a Do-Over?
Johnie Rose, MD, PhD, Director of Case CCC's Population Cancer Analytics Shared Resource, contributed to an article in the online publication, Medium. His sobering information about the factors that determine who gets cancer and who doesn’t has more to do with humans than one might think. He said,…
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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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Researchers at Case Western Reserve, Mass Eye and Ear aim to prevent hearing loss by protecting inner-ear cells
Research team awarded five-year, $3.2 million grant from National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders