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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
Melissa Krebs
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
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Double trouble: duo of gene-regulating markers found to shape cell fate and disease
Case Western Reserve University researchers reveal cell development role for two ‘epigenetic’ markers, opening door for new treatment for leukemia
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Meet a researcher extracting the elements that could change everything
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering Member, Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Area of Focus: Developing advanced materials and processes to separate f-elements (lanthanides and actinides) with applications…
Yemen Accountability Project
Yemen Accountability Project publishes Red Sea Task Force White Paper
The Yemen Accountability Project (YAP) is proud to announce the publication of its seventh white paper, "Assessing the Legal Implications of the Military Response to Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea." This paper marks a pivotal expansion of YAP’s work, documenting not only atrocities committed within…
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Stellar minds: CWRU women astronomers map universe’s mysteries
Celebrating Women Astronomers Day featuring women astrophysicists on the faculty
Compliance Institute hosts graduate research roundtable
Compliance Institute hosts graduate research roundtable
On April 16, the Compliance, Risk Management & Financial Integrity Institute hosted the Second Annual Compliance and Risk Management Graduate Research Roundtable. The purpose of the event was to allow students in the Master of Compliance and Risk Management to present the research from their…
Laura McNally
Meet a researcher working on untangling housing titles
Laura McNally Associate Dean for Experiential Education, School of Law Director, Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic, School of Law Area of Focus: poverty law, disability rights, children’s rights, health law and interdisciplinary education. Laura McNally wants a better way to talk…
Gary Wnek
Engineering’s Gary Wnek’s curiosity sends him in wide-ranging directions
Gary Wnek is always thinking about developing materials to address problems—from enhancing fire-retardant coatings to protecting older people from the devastating consequences of falls. His broad interests stem from a desire to tackle research areas early. “I’m not a bandwagon person,” said…
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Nursing’s Susan Painter offers intentional support to combat unintentional overdoses
Since the nation’s opioid crisis began in the 1990s, unintentional overdose deaths have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans annually. And through the years, Susan Painter has seen the heartbreak—and insufficient support for families and healthcare providers grieving these…