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Northeast Ohio hospitals hosting public events to build community trust in medical research ideastream: Gelise Thomas, director of research health equity at the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC), discussed the CTSC’s third annual health equity challenge series, which aims…

Do you know what a nicotine pouch looks like? Most parents don't Parents Magazine: Ryan Marino, associate professor of emergency medicine at the School of Medicine, warned that nicotine pouches can cause oral health problems and may affect brain development in adolescents. Their discreet use…

Defense attorneys in HB6 bribery scandal include 11 former DOJ, state prosecutors cleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, explained that FirstEnergy's use of elite, well-connected attorneys—including former prosecutors—helps them navigate legal challenges…

University buildings work smarter, not harder EdTech: Kenneth Loparo, the Arthur L. Parker Endowed Professor Emeritus at Case School of Engineering, discussed the university’s “smart campus” sustainability efforts through energy management. “We have a whole parade of building energy management…

Case Western Reserve University upgrades dental simulation lab with $2.6 million investment WKYC: Kristin Williams, associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed the $2.6 million upgrade to the high-tech simulation lab for the school’s Community Dentistry program. “Hopefully…

How a federal noncompete ban could impact the startup ecosystem Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that eliminating noncompetes could promote worker mobility and innovation. However, in the Midwest, where the…

How might AI help you find a job? Case Western professors researching how cleveland.com (subscription required): Youngjin Yoo, the Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professor in Entrepreneurship at Weatherhead School of Management, and Erman Ayday, associate professor of computer science at…

NEO political experts discuss the outcome of the presidential debate Sound of Ideas: Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, noted that the stakes are high as Election Day approaches, with early voting starting Oct. 8. Vice President Kamala Harris and former…

College voters in Cleveland say they will watch Kamala Harris-Donald Trump debate, or at least highlights of it WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, noted that social media's influence on debate highlights could lead candidates to focus on catchy one-liners…

Study shows how the pandemic may have affected teens’ brains CNN: Max Wiznitzer, professor at the School of Medicine, weighed in on a study about accelerated brain aging in teens during the pandemic—noting its value—but also discussing its lack of a control group and small sample size limit…