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Seeking new ways to extract ‘rare earth’ metals
Case Western Reserve scientists lead National Science Foundation-funded investigation into novel process for recovering critical metals from phosphate mining A Case Western Reserve University chemical engineer is leading a team investigating novel methods to mine valuable metals from an unexpected…
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Clinical Research Retreat: Clinical Trials and the Impact on Patients
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting a research retreat for all Cancer Center clinical researchers on Wednesday, October 20 from 5-7p on Zoom. This clinical research retreat will feature a dialogue with a panel of community members who have participated in clinical trials. As part of…
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Investigating the Influence of Genetic Ancestry on Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
Stephanie Schmit, PhD, MPH, Genomic Medicine Institute, has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (part of the National Institutes of Health) to investigate how differences in immunological factors drive disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes among…
Case Western Reserve University researchers to expand investigation into genetics of age-related macular degeneration
More than $2 million in NIH funding supports analysis of enhanced massive genetics data sets   An international team of researchers, co-led by Case Western Reserve University, has secured an additional $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance genetic research in…
Evolution and possible ‘geographic bias’
Source: Phys.org
Protecting our community
Nursing faculty and students step up to administer COVID-19 vaccines After a year marked by loss and struggles relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rollout of vaccines late last year offered many a sense of joy and relief—something faculty and students at…
From molecules to the bedside
How donor support is shaping the field of nursing By Carey Skinner Moss Professor Ronald Hickman Jr. with PhD alumna and mentee Julia O'Brien. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the United States will need another 1.1 million nurses…