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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Collaboration across Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals continues at one of nation's elite cancer centers The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northeast Ohio's coordinated effort to combat cancer, has earned an additional $12 million from the National…
Stan Gerson named CWRU School of Medicine dean
President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that they have named Stan Gerson as the medical school’s dean and the university’s senior vice president for medical affairs. His appointment begins Oct. 1. “We are delighted that Stan will continue to provide the exceptional…
NEW! Letter of Support Instructions
Do you need a Letter of Support from the CTSC for your grant application? The CTSC would be happy to provide a letter. Our new Letter of Support instructions webpage provides guidelines and shows you how to request a LOS in SPARCRequest.
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Cancer Center Director Stan Gerson Appointed Dean of School of Medicine
We wish sincere congratulations to Cancer Center director Stan Gerson on his appointment as dean of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine effective October 1, 2021 following a national search. The announcement was made today by President Eric Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III, who…
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Stan Gerson named CWRU School of Medicine dean
President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that they have named Stan Gerson as the medical school’s dean and the university’s senior vice president for medical affairs. His appointment begins Oct. 1. “We are delighted that Stan will continue to provide the exceptional…
How the immune system fights invaders like the coronavirus
Source: Healthline.com
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Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict which COVID-19 patients will need a ventilator to breathe
Case Western Reserve University lab reports 84% accuracy in predicting from initial chest scan which patients will need breathing help; planning website for UH, Cleveland VA physicians to upload scans Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an online tool to help medical…
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center study links protein-coding gene to tumor development, activation of body’s natural immune defense against cancer
Findings shed light on which tumors may respond better to immune checkpoint blockade therapy Researchers from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center uncovered the potentially important role of the protein-coding gene, MYO10, in tumor development and immune therapy response. Their findings were…
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger is right and Sylvain Lefebvre is wrong
Source: The Columbus Dispatch (subscription required)