Science + Tech
March 21, 2022
Dustin Tyler invited to White House as part of announcement of new federal agency to push for biomedical breakthroughs When President Joe Biden on Friday spoke to reporters about the promise of a new federal biomedical research agency, he tapped Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineer…
March 21, 2022
Friday, March 18, marked one of the most important days in a medical student's career: Match Day. This annual event marks the time when medical students across the country find out—at the same time—where they will “match” for post-graduation residency programs, among the last steps to becoming a…
March 17, 2022
Medications for opioid-use disorder (OUD) are associated with lower death rates and improved quality of life for people in recovery. But which of the most commonly used medications for OUD are most effective? And how does that effectiveness improve when coupled with behavioral therapy? A new…
March 17, 2022
Medications for opioid-use disorder (OUD) are associated with lower death rates and improved quality of life for people in recovery. But which of the most commonly used medications for OUD are most effective? And how does that effectiveness improve when coupled with behavioral therapy? A new…
March 17, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has abruptly transformed the world. The unprovoked and brutal military campaign has resulted in destruction of cities, widespread civilian casualties and millions of refugees. The West has responded with crippling sanctions, and Russia has answered with implied threats…
March 15, 2022
Today, the staircase into the BRB returned to its pre-COVID self. The X's and arrows were removed so that we can encourage free wandering, stair climbing and oft engagements. All designed to be more encouraging for our discovery, chance conversations, questions and freedom to…
March 14, 2022
Funding to support development of cell therapy to treat B cell cancers. A $300,000 two-year grant from the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust will allow researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to continue work on research for the treatment of B cell…
March 10, 2022
The second edition of Aging with a Plan by Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, was released in January 2022. The book is a concise and comprehensive resource for readers approaching middle…
March 10, 2022
Congratulations to Case Western Reserve School of Medicine students Jessica Scarborough (G3 MSTP) and Lauren Fane (MS1), who won awards in the MD++ Datathon in January, a national healthcare data analysis competition. Jessica's team won 3rd place, and their…
March 08, 2022
Results of a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University represent a step toward improving our understanding of Crohn’s disease and the factors that cause its intestinal inflammation. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that can lead to chronic inflammation of…