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Unique prediction of ‘modified gravity’ challenges dark matter
Case Western Reserve astronomer Stacy McGaugh and international collaborators detect ‘external field effect,’ a prediction unique to rival dark matter hypothesis An international group of scientists, including Case Western Reserve University Astronomy Chair Stacy McGaugh, has published research…
Staff Profile: Susan Freimark
When Susan Freimark joined the School of Medicine last fall as Director of Faculty Development and Diversity, she brought her considerable professional development and coaching skills to help empower faculty at different levels of experience and guide them as they progress in their career.  She is…
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Fighting the cybersecurity battle
National Science Foundation funds Case Western Reserve team working to stop data breaches, protect customer information A pair of Case Western Reserve University computer researchers want to develop a better defense against big data breaches—and the National Science Foundation (NSF) is intrigued…
SSWR 2021 Virtual Conference: Award Winner & Presentations
The 25th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2021 Conference is taking place virtually this year Jan. 19–22, 2021. Themed Social Work Science for Social Change, the anniversary celebration conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from…
Dean's Weekend 2021: Student Perspective
Dean's Weekend is an exclusive, invitation-only campus visit for prospective MBA students at Weatherhead School of Management. In the past, students arrive on campus for an all-expenses paid weekend to help them see what life is like as a Weatherhead student. In an effort to keep our community safe…
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New PhD/Masters students in biomedical research attend virtual White Lab Coat Ceremony
Congratulations to the biomedical research PhD students who were welcomed into the world of medical discoveries at a White Lab Coat Ceremony in December. The ceremony launched their future careers as scientists and featured encouraging remarks from Marina Bostelman, second-year PhD candidate and…
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Access to the COVID-19 Data Analytics Platform Is Open
The NCATS National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) maintains one of the largest collections of clinical data related to COVID-19 symptoms and patient outcomes in the United States. Having access to a centralized enclave of this magnitude allows research teams to study, probe and answer clinically…
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Study Reveals How Improved Type of Light Therapy Kills Pre-Cancerous Cells
Researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute have developed an improved approach to treating actinic keratosis, a pre-cancerous skin condition usually treated with photodynamic therapy that patients often report as painful. Findings from a…