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Unlocking the mystery of preexisting drug resistance: New study sheds light on cancer evolution
The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite the expectation that resistance-conferring mutations would dwindle in the absence of treatment due to a reduced growth rate, preexisting resistance is pervasive across diseases…
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Case Studies in Translational Science: Identifying Best Practices to Accelerate the Translational Process
In early 2024, the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Coordination, Communication, and Operations Support (CCOS) Center awarded Working Group (WG) status to the “Translational Science Case Group”. This group, officially known as, "Learning about the Science of Translation: Identifying…
Ashley Showers recognized as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist of the Year
The Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetist recently named Ashley Showers, assistant director of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation/Frances Payne Bolton Nurse Anesthesia Program, the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist of the Year.  The award is given to a certified registered nurse…
Undergraduate student selected for prestigious BioMed Amgen Scholars Program at Yale University
Reda Riffi, a first-generation student at Case Western Reserve University, was selected to participate in the BioMed Amgen Scholars Program at Yale University this summer. Riffi is majoring in neuroscience and conducts research at CWRU in the Xiong Lab. The BioMed Amgen Scholars Program is a…
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CWRU researcher, interdisciplinary team discover breakthrough on body’s adaptation to COVID-19
Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to global public health, infecting millions and claiming numerous lives. While widespread vaccination efforts have alleviated the immediate threat, lingering questions persist about the long-term effects of the virus on those…
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NFL chooses Case Western Reserve University medical student for immersive experience with Cleveland Browns, University Hospitals to increase diversity in sports medicine
Rachel Gardenhire, a third-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University, has been selected to take part in the 2024 NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which aims to inspire medical students from various backgrounds to consider pursuing careers in sports…
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Twist of fate
A simple mistake on Harry Rosen’s college application took him down a path he hadn't anticipated—a path that saw him earn an engineering undergraduate degree and eventually become a practicing dentist. "I wanted to go to Case Western [Reserve] because I heard it had an excellent developmental…
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An expression of gratitude
James Sampson was a Jesuit priest studying biology at Harvard when he began to doubt his plans for a career in academia. He watched as friends and colleagues succumbed to HIV and AIDS, and wanted to help—but wasn’t sure how. A friend encouraged him to consider becoming a nurse practitioner, and…
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Researchers awarded $2.78M federal grant to improve rectal cancer treatment with artificial intelligence
With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients. The…
Two medicine staff members earn university awards
Exceptional staff members recognized for distinguished service and volunteerism Case Western Reserve staff members play a pivotal role in the university’s success, contributing to every aspect of campus life. Our employees are the backbone of the university—their dedication to areas from…