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Health Care Forums—What if ...
The first 2020 U.S. Presidential Debate leading up to the election in November will be held on September 29 at the Healthcare Education Campus—with health care as the main topic.   What if …   … before the national audience tunes in to Cleveland to hear the presidential candidates discuss health…
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A new lens on the world
Case Western Reserve scientists, collaborators at Harvard and Italian university Unical, aim to ‘revolutionize optics’ by combining nanostructured metasurfaces with liquid crystal technology For more than 500 years, humans have mastered the art of refracting light by shaping glass into lenses,…
New study finds hydroxychloroquine ineffective as preventive antiviral against COVID-19
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.  Specifically, they found that HCQ is not effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis…
Impact of COVID-19 on the clinical research professional workspace: Perspectives across the CTSC
We are all witnessing the immense impact that the COVID-19 situation is having on research activities across our institutions.  The CTSC is particularly interested in how this pandemic is affecting clinical research professionals (CRPs) across the spectrum.  We surveyed our CTSC-affiliated CRPs…
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Taking the next step in biorobotics
Case Western Reserve roboticist Roger Quinn, neuroscientist Hillel Chiel to lead $8 million, five-year National Science Foundation NeuroNex Network project seeking next level of control of neuromechanical systems A pair of longtime collaborators and biorobotic pioneers at Case Western Reserve…
VeloSano Trainee Dream Experiment Fellowship
With the generous support from VeloSano Bike to Cure, the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) is providing funding for Case CCC Trainee Associate Members to perform their “dream experiment.”  The experiment should catalyze highly innovative and impactful projects and help strengthen…