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School of Medicine’s Ashley Nemes-Baran receives 2021 Jackson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring
The speed at which Ashley Nemes-Baran has connected with her students is almost unheard of. Nemes-Baran, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences, started teaching at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine just last fall. Not only is Nemes-Baran new to Case Western…
Medicine’s Keming Gao discusses bipolar 2 disorder
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NLN Vision Statement on the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and vaccinations
School of nursing students volunteering at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted by our community partner, Neighborhood Family Practice. The National League for Nursing (NLN) has published a new vision statement providing guidance for nursing educators on the equitable distribution of…
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Anatomy’s Andrew Crofton named 2021 John S. Diekhoff Award for Graduate Teaching recipient
In each of his anatomy classes, Andrew “Andy” Crofton tailors his teaching method to the students as individuals—a style they say creates an environment in which they feel respected and motivated to achieve at their highest level. It's among the many reasons Crofton, assistant professor of anatomy…
Welcome, 2021 CanSUR Scholars!
Following a record-breaking application cycle, the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) Office of Cancer Training and Education is proud to announce the 32 scholars selected for the 2021 Cancer-focused Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CanSUR). …
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Case Western Reserve researchers identify potential new approach to better controlling epileptic seizures
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential new approach to better controlling epileptic seizures. Lin Mei, professor and chair of the Department of Neurosciences at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, who led the new study in mouse models, said the team found…
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Nursing researchers develop course to bolster telehealth competencies
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for telehealth services for both health care providers and patients, and researchers at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University have developed a four-part course to reinforce nurses' core competencies in…
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The Torch is Passed
Last Sunday, May 16, we celebrated a milestone as we watched 202 of our students graduate from the School of Medicine. One hundred forty-five of those graduating attended an in-person ceremony at Freiberger Field (only students and limited faculty members, no friends or family in attendance), and…