Health + Wellness

Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells A team led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has identified a new therapeutic approach for combating neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of improved treatme...

Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells

​The Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine has received a significant boost in its efforts to advance craniofacial care with a generous grant of $180,000 from the Mt. Sinai Health Foundation. This grant will support the continuation and expansion of the Craniofacial Orthod...

Dr. Marcus Johnson, DDS, MSD credits his faith, and family for their unwavering support of his academic pursuits with helping him achieve his aspiration to become a dentist, a dream he has had since age 11. He is quick to share that the dignified poise of the late Dr. Jefferson Jones during a SODM t...

Ohio’s medical history includes a rich tapestry of influential scientists, and one name shines as a trailblazer and pioneer in the field of endodontics—Jefferson J. Jones. In 1967—a time marked by historic milestones in civil rights—Thurgood Marshall secured his place as the first Black justice of t...

“Black History Month compels us to boldly highlight the often overlooked contributions of Black trailblazers in science and society. It prompts us to acknowledge historical oversights, appreciate their profound impact, and create a future where recognizing diverse perspectives is not just essential ...

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student Nikhil Vasireddi’s research is significantly relevant to his orthopedic surgeon mentors' health and well-being. Vasireddi recently presented research on a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders affecting orthopedic surgeons at the North...

Using technology created at CWRU, Afference is ‘redefining human experiences through artificial sensation’

Program: Master of Public Health As Honey Bell-Bey finished reciting her poem, The Transformational Power of Art, at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in January, the room full of leaders got to their feet. They were giving a standing ovation to Bell-Bey—a longtime grassroots community activist who re...

Funding supports newly published findings showing some medications trigger ‘cell blasters’ to kill cancer With a new $2 million federal grant, a researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will lead a team to further explore preliminary findings of an effective treatment for co...