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Case Western Reserve University-led regional economic development consortium among 29 semifinalists for $160M transformative National Science Foundation ‘Engines’ initiative
A Northeast Ohio consortium of universities, state and regional economic development organizations and manufacturers led by Case Western Reserve University has been selected among 29 semifinalists competing for a $160 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to drive economic…
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Divita Mathur earns CAREER award for research on synthetic DNA nanoparticles for gene therapy
Case Western Reserve University researcher receives prestigious NSF Award for ‘programmable’ nanoparticles
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Case Western Reserve University economist joins national AI labor study backed by $1.6M Sloan Foundation grant
Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers
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Epilepsy self-management program shows promise to control seizures, improve mood and quality of life
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a Case Western Reserve University-led research team—that…
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Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans…
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Fighting cancer on all fronts
Gary Schwartz leads a top cancer center, but still sees patients and meets regularly with community members as he pursues a clear vision: 'Everybody should have access to the latest advances in cancer medicine'
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Accelerating immunotherapy
New lymphoma T-cell therapy, made in less than a day, shows promising results with fewer side effects
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Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of dementia
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dementia, a condition that slowly makes it harder for people to remember things and think clearly,…
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization and family…
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Meet a researcher whose donor-supported sustainability work combats microplastics
Ica Manas-Zloczower Thomas W. and Nancy P. Seitz Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Professor of chemical and biomedical engineering Area of Focus: sustainability, materials innovation, macromolecular…