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Patients with some forms of aggressive esophageal cancers may benefit from treatment targeting how cells self-regulate
Researchers say pathway is linked to tumor development Research led by Case Western Reserve University has identified a promising path to developing therapies to treat esophageal tumors—a form of cancer that not only is among the most deadly, but also has been occurring at increasing rates over…
“Belonging” in the Biomedical Research Industry: Too Vague to Achieve or Too Important Not to Pursue?
Where Can We Start? This article is a part of the DEI Resource Highlight series.  Receiving an invitation to a co-worker’s child’s high school graduation party or informal happy hour. Acquiring information about how to navigate the promotion process for your current role. Gaining access to…
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Key mechanisms of airway relaxation in asthma revealed in new study
Novel role for nitric oxide in treatment of asthma and other obstructive airway diseases detailed by team at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University Many therapeutics for asthma and other obstructive lung diseases target the β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR), a G protein-coupled…
Staff Profile: Pierra Heard
With a long history and background in recruitment and student affairs, Pierra Heard knew that it was a perfect fit when she joined Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Enrollment Management & Strategic Initiatives office in April. As the assistant director of enrollment management,…
A passion for patient care
Alumnus found path to nursing as an emergency medical technician Alec Winpenny (CWR ’22) was on a gap year after high school when he earned his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification—and solidified his career path as a nurse. “After providing direct…
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Q&A with… Erika Trapl, lead author on research that shows impact of raising age limit to buy tobacco products
In 2016, Cleveland City Council passed a policy to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products in the city from 18 to 21. Today, the legislation—known as Tobacco 21—is in effect and, according to research by Case Western Reserve University’s Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods…
Insights from the capitol
Two from CWRU share takeaways from a national policy summit In March, Takiyah Smith (NUR ’19), a Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice student, and Nikisha Bailey, DNP (NUR ’22), attended the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit, a two-day…
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New link found that connects cell signaling pathway to development of esophageal cancers, Barrett’s syndrome
Researchers believe pathway is a potential therapeutic target for gastroesophageal cancers Of the roughly 20,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year, just 4,000 are likely to still be alive in 2027. Such dire data has long driven researchers to try to understand the…
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New drug in preclinical studies indicates a potential therapy for stroke patients
A new study from Case Western Reserve University and University of Cincinnati shows promise that a new drug may help repair damage caused by strokes.  Currently, there are no U.S. Federal Drug Administration-approved drugs to repair the damage caused by a stroke. But a new preclinical study by…
Inspiring young minds
Students share nursing knowledge with refugee children Last spring, Angela Cho (CWR ’22) and Madeline Miltenberger (CWR ’22) entered the Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy on Cleveland’s near west side, where more than a dozen children—all refugees and immigrants—eagerly awaited…