Research Impact

In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology, as it was called, transformed these tools into…

Have you—or someone in your lab, department or program—made a research breakthrough this year? Whether it’s a major publication, innovative project, new discovery or impactful collaboration, we want to highlight the remarkable work happening at Case Western Reserve University. If you’re…

School of Law recognized for innovative use of AI in curriculum

Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has long been intrigued by the immune system. Now, her research is changing how we think about HIV, bacteria and immune balance in oral microbiomes.

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly participated in two community health events this fall: the first inaugural University Hospitals Cutler Men’s Full Life Summit on Sept. 21, at the Huntington Convention Center, and the Caring for the Caregiver Expo…

Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University’s…

When third-year computer science student Sanjay Thiyagarajan suffered a sports injury that ended his playing days, he didn’t see it as the end of his athletic journey—he saw an opportunity to prevent others from experiencing the same thing. What began as a personal setback soon evolved into…

Have you ever thought about the science behind the consistency of your shampoo? Or the intricate differences between the paints on your car and your walls? What about the coatings on your phone or inside food packaging? Chris Wirth has—a lot. He's dedicated his research career to complex…

On Sept. 25, the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio hosted the Advancing Frontiers in the Science of Reproduction symposium at the MidTown Collaboration Center. The day-long event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Global Health and Disease…

Cardiologists treat heart disease. Oncologists care for patients with cancer. For every disease, there is an expert specialist. But no disease exists in isolation: Biology and chemistry tangle them in intricate, enigmatic loops and webs. People with heart disease are at increased risk for dementia.…