Health + Wellness

Drug developed by Case Western Reserve University researchers found to protect ‘guardian of the brain’

Olatunde Akanbi (GRS ’24, materials science and engineering)

Congratulations to Susan Reichert who begins her new position as director of faculty affairs for the School of Medicine on June 2. Since her arrival at Case Western Reserve in 2010, Reichert has made a significant impact, initially serving as executive aide to then School of Medicine Dean Pamela Dav...

Each May, Women’s Health Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing women's well-being. Centering women’s health is as urgent as ever: self-advocacy in healthcare isn’t just helpful—it can be lifesaving. All too often, women visit a healthcare provider with pain in one ar...

On Thursday, May 22, the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine hosted a lively and engaging staff retreat in Samson Pavilion Room 181—an energizing midday break packed with food, fun and festivities. The day kicked off at 11 a.m., and staff then took part in a variety of games a...

On Monday, May 19, faculty from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine gathered in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom for the Spring 2025 Faculty and Staff Retreat. The full-day event offered a dynamic lineup of presentations and discussions aimed at strengthening ac...

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine Faculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research Ben Clayton is transforming our understanding of brain health by researching astrocytes—often-overlooked brain cells that pla...

The Class of 2025 at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine marked a significant milestone on Saturday, May 17, as they received their Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees during a heartfelt diploma ceremony held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. Family, friends, faculty and staf...

Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz, professor and chair of the Department of Comprehensive Care at the School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded a Nord Grant to support his proposal titled, Advancing Digital Dentistry in Education and Patient Care. The grant, awarded by the University Center for Innovation in ...

Alex Matthews, a DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine, earned top recognition this spring at the 2025 Ohio Public Health Conference in Columbus, taking home First Place in the Student Oral Presentation competition for his project titled Ohio Pediatric Dentists’ Perspectives o...