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A new approach to stop cancer growth?
Case Western Reserve biochemists focus on degrading key cancer-driving protein; represents major shift in research Case Western Reserve University biochemical researchers have identified a new function of a key protein that leads to cancer—a finding they believe could lead to more effective…
Professor Emerita Gene Cranston Anderson Discusses Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact for Babies
Skin-to-skin contact—also called kangaroo care—has many benefits for babies. Learn how to practice it here. When you have a new baby, you'll undoubtedly spend a lot of time holding them. More likely than not, your health care team will advise you to practice skin-to-skin contact, also known as…
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Knighton Named Veale Faculty Fellow
The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship’s faculty fellowship program launched during the 2022–23 academic year, and continues to expand to meet the growing needs of Case Western Reserve University faculty members. Designed specifically for faculty members interested in exploring entrepreneurship…
Nursing Research News: August 2023
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. Goldbag Research Seminar Series The School of Nursing announced the Fall 2023 lineup for the…
Goldbag Research Seminar Series Announced for Fall 2023
The Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has announced its Fall 2023 Goldbag Research Seminar Series. Featured speakers will present on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. All presentations will be held virtually via Zoom. The entire fall schedule of…
Undergrad Summer Education Programs Score with Another Successful Summer
TikToks, apparel design, and science do mix—as the 39 scholars participating in this year's Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research (CanSUR) and the American Cancer Society's Diversity in Cancer Research (ACS-DICR) programs can attest. The programs are directed, respectively, by Mark Jackson,…
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Healthy Futures Research Project Kicks Off
Co-directed by Fred Schumacher, PhD, MPH, co-leader of Case CCC's Population & Cancer Prevention program, and Erika Trapl, PhD, Case CCC's Associate Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, the Healthy Futures Research Project aims to work with the residents of East Palestine and the…
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White Coat Ceremony Welcomes incoming PhD Students
11th Annual Seeds of Discovery Ceremony Incoming students beginning their biomedical research training as doctoral students were welcomed to the School of Medicine at the annual "Seeds of Discovery" White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 11.  While very few institutions hold White Coat ceremonies…
Student Profile: Sohee Kim
Sohee Kim Major: Nursing Year: Second year Study abroad country: South Korea Study abroad program: Yonsei University 1. Why did you decide to study abroad? As a Korean American, I was very familiar—but inexperienced—with an independent Korean way of living. I hoped that through studying abroad, I…
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School of Dental Medicine welcomes Class of 2027
Dean Kenneth Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79) welcomed 78 students in the Class of 2027 during their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 4, 2023. Michael Gallagher, DDS (DEN ‘83), President of the Alumni Association, also greeted the class. The Class of 2027 has the highest average GPA and average science…