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New research reveals why low oxygen damages the brain
Researchers uncover surprising dark side to the body’s normally protective low oxygen response system Brain cell dysfunction in low oxygen is, surprisingly, caused by the very same responder system that is intended to be protective, according to a new published study by a team of researchers at…
Spartan Showcase: Katie Van Dusen
Program: Full-time MBA Year in program: Second year Photo of Katie Van Dusen For Katie Van Dusen, working in the philanthropic sector feels like “home.” After graduating from the University of Michigan with degrees in organizational studies and violin performance, Van Dusen worked at a foundation…
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Gerson to serve as School of Medicine interim dean for another year
David Schwartz Photography Interim President Scott Cowen and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Interim Dean Stan Gerson, MD has agreed to extend his term for another year, to June 30, 2022. “We knew Stan’s deep familiarity with the medical school and its hospital partners…
Stan Gerson to serve as School of Medicine interim dean for another year
Interim President Scott Cowen and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Interim Dean Stan Gerson has agreed to extend his term for another year, to June 30, 2022. “We knew Stan’s deep familiarity with the medical school and its hospital partners would give him distinct advantages as he…
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Stan Gerson to serve as School of Medicine interim dean for another year
Interim President Scott Cowen and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Interim Dean Stan Gerson has agreed to extend his term for another year, to June 30, 2022. “We knew Stan’s deep familiarity with the medical school and its hospital partners would give him distinct advantages as he…
Fall is in the air—and so is COVID-19
It is time for all of us to look at our own activities and behavior and assure ourselves that we are providing a safe environment for others, including those close to us, those we work with, and those we learn from.  I have been pleased that the university has taken great efforts to provide us all…
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$5.5 million NIH grant supports new tests to diagnose dementias earlier and easier
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine seek to optimize emerging methods of diagnosing two common neurodegenerative diseases—dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s disease dementia—that affect 1.4 million in the United States With a $5.5 million, five-year award from…
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Aparna Bole, of the School of Medicine, gives insight on reducing household chemicals
Tackling parental concerns about chemicals in vaccines and the home Contemporary Pediatrics: Aparna Bole, associate professor in the School of Medicine, discussed how the complicated regulation of chemicals in the United States can potentially expose children to chemicals, including cleaning…
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Mulvihill retires from Radiation Resources Facility after 30+ years
John Mulvihill, MS, longtime technical manager of the Radiation Resources Facility, announced his retirement last month. John is a skilled physicist who managed the facility for over 30 years, during which time he demonstrated complete dedication to making it work for all users. Past facility…