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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University uncover HIV mystery that could unlock the path to a cure
For over three decades, HIV has played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek with researchers, making treating—and possibly even curing—the disease a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to achieve. But scientists at Case Western Reserve University have made a breakthrough discovery that could…
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Case Western Reserve University-led regional economic development consortium advances as finalist for National Science Foundation’s transformative ‘Engines’ initiative
NEO-SMART aims to transform Northeast Ohio into national epicenter of advanced manufacturing innovation
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Patient-centered solutions: Nursing’s Megan Wenzell researches interventions for sleep problems in children with autism
Megan Alder Wenzell Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: Sleep and physical activity in autistic children, behavioral sleep interventions to promote sleep health, sleep health disparities in pediatrics, actigraphy assessment of sleep and physical…
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Exploring the power of poetry: Walt Hunter's journey through words and history
Walt Hunter Senior Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences Area of Focus: Poetry and how it connects to the world Since he was introduced to the works of William Butler Yeats and Emily Dickinson in early childhood, Walt Hunter has loved poetry—an admiration he's turned into a…
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New clinical trial to test sensory prostheses for people with upper-limb loss
$9.9 million grant awarded to Case Western Reserve University researchers for neuroprostheses that restore sense of touch
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Communication sciences PhD student, Cassandra Lopéz, is determined to develop hearing assessment materials for Spanish-speaking communities
Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. Cassandra Lopéz, a second-year PhD student, is working to improve hearing assessment for…
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Advancing fire safety from Earth to the moon
Ya-Ting Liao Associate Professor, Faculty Director of the UL Fire and Combustion Laboratories, Case Western Reserve University 2023-2024 Veale Faculty Fellow Area of Focus: Studying fire dynamics and combustion phenomena through numerical modeling and experimentation, with applications…
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How Anna Samia’s innovative chemistry could help patients keep their mobility after joint replacement infections
Anna Cristina Samia’s scientific journey is driven by a simple, powerful question: How can chemistry directly improve lives? As chair of the Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, Samia leads a team working on a breakthrough that could help joint replacement patients avoid…
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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
Discovery led by Institute for Glial Sciences at Case Western Reserve University suggests new path to regenerative therapies for MS
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Biomaterials company founded by CWRU alumna developing hydrogel ‘bandage’ to cover and protect open wounds
GelSana Therapeutics aims to launch of Cleragel for clinical human for chronic wound care in 2025