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Case Western Reserve University and The MetroHealth System continue affiliation for another decade
Agreement extends century-long collaboration in medical education and groundbreaking research Case Western Reserve University and The MetroHealth System today announced an agreement to extend the institutions’ partnership in education and research through June 30, 2031. The affiliation continues…
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How a microscopic fungus could lead to a breakthrough in oral cancer research
New research from Case Western Reserve University shows that cell receptors, responsible for anti-fungal immunity, are attacking tumors Microscopic fungus may have more to do with oral cancer and aging than first thought, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. Researchers…
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Case Western Reserve researchers identify new approach to treat inflammatory disorders while preserving protection against opportunistic infections
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered a new technique to control inflammatory disorders that also maintains a patient’s ability to fight off infections. Principal investigator Carlos Subauste, professor of medicine and pathology at the School of Medicine, and his team have…
Staff Town Hall Follow-up - Returning to Campus
Thank you to everyone who attended the School of Medicine staff town hall on July 16. My goal was to initiate an important and ongoing conversation about your concerns and questions about returning to campus. Staff support for our education and research mission is essential, and your collective…
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Case Western Reserve University researcher secures $1.2M to develop MS diagnostic tests
Case Western Reserve University researcher Farren Briggs was awarded $1.2 million over three years from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health. The funding will support research to identify biomarkers to improve the diagnoses of…
Summer Training Programs Offer Valuable Experience in Virtual Format
Sparking a young person’s interest in science is exciting, though it takes creativity and adaptability. That statement was most true in 2020, when the Cancer Center’s summer training program directors were forced to change course during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teamwork, dedication and creativity…
Top TEN reasons to attend the annual scientific retreat
The Annual Cancer Center Scientific Retreat is next week, July 22-23, and we encourage you to attend!  Hear TED-style Talks from Cleveland leaders: Diana Bilimoria, PhD, Serpil Erzurum, MD and Dan Spratt, MD. These talks are always insightful and a great way to set the tone for the retreat! They…
Newest School of Medicine students receive symbolic white coats
The School of Medicine commemorated 216 fledgling medical students at its annual White Coat ceremony on July 11. A rite of passage, the celebration welcomes first-year students into the community of physicians, clothes them with a doctor’s white coat, one of the most powerful symbols in medicine,…