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Cancer Center Director Stan Gerson Appointed Dean of School of Medicine
We wish sincere congratulations to Cancer Center director Stan Gerson on his appointment as dean of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine effective October 1, 2021 following a national search. The announcement was made today by President Eric Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III, who…
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Do you need a Letter of Support from the CTSC for your grant application? The CTSC would be happy to provide a letter. Our new Letter of Support instructions webpage provides guidelines and shows you how to request a LOS in SPARCRequest.
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Stan Gerson named CWRU School of Medicine dean
President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that they have named Stan Gerson as the medical school’s dean and the university’s senior vice president for medical affairs. His appointment begins Oct. 1. “We are delighted that Stan will continue to provide the exceptional…
How the immune system fights invaders like the coronavirus
Source: Healthline.com
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Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict which COVID-19 patients will need a ventilator to breathe
Case Western Reserve University lab reports 84% accuracy in predicting from initial chest scan which patients will need breathing help; planning website for UH, Cleveland VA physicians to upload scans Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an online tool to help medical…
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New study: Nursing home residents, health care workers lose more than 80% of their COVID-19 immunity six months after Pfizer vaccine
Case Western Reserve University researchers, in partnership with Brown University, examine vaccine’s effectiveness over time on seniors and their caregivers A new, multi-institutional study led by Case Western Reserve University—in partnership with Brown University—found that COVID-19 antibodies…
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Case Western Reserve University researchers to expand investigation into genetics of age-related macular degeneration
More than $2 million in NIH funding supports analysis of enhanced massive genetics data sets   An international team of researchers, co-led by Case Western Reserve University, has secured an additional $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance genetic research in…
Moderna developing COVID-19-flu combo vaccine; U.S. COVID-19 cases reach 40 million
Source: Cleveland.com (subscription required)
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Self-managing hypertension with tech help
Case Western Reserve nurse scientist leads $3.4 million project to help older African American patients access, advocate for better health care for their high blood pressure A nurse scientist at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University is launching a five-year,…