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Researchers Stop Cell Suicide that Worsens Sepsis, Arthritis
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered a way to stop immune cell death associated with multiple diseases, including sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and arthritis. The findings, published in Science Immunology, identify a chemical that potently…
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Ants, acorns and climate change
Case Western Reserve biologists study swift evolutionary changes in acorn-dwelling insects—and what it might mean for other species as climate warms The relatively swift adaptability of tiny, acorn-dwelling ants to warmer environments could help scientists predict how other species might evolve in…
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Dream fulfilled
On Sunday we held a graduation celebration for our first class of students receiving the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree. This is the culmination of years of planning, development, engagement, and hard work by Vice Dean Pat Thomas and the program’s director Cindy Lord. The…
Passing of Dr. Roland W. Moskowitz
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Roland W. Moskowitz, MD, MS, a beloved member of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine family and a world-renowned authority and researcher in osteoarthritis. Dr. Moskowitz was a tenured professor in the Department of…
Tobacco Intervention and Psychosocial Support Service (TIPS) Retreat
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting its first Tobacco Intervention and Psychosocial Support Service (TIPS) retreat.   The event will take place Friday, August 24, 2018 from 8:00am - 1:00pm at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center administrative suite, Wolstein Research Building 1422,…
Case Western Reserve Receives Major Grant to Improve Food Systems in Cleveland Neighborhoods
Under the Tipping Points grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), a team led by Darcy Freedman, PhD, MPH, will conduct the Modeling the Future of Food in Your Neighborhood study that will examine several key food-system strategies. A multidisciplinary research…
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‘Virtual’ energy audits
Researchers at Great Lakes Energy Institute partner with Johnson Controls to begin marketing lower-cost technology to small businesses Case Western Reserve University and Johnson Controls Inc. are working together to bring dramatically less expensive energy audits to small- to medium-size…
Director's Message: Case CCC Annual Scientific Retreat Wrap-Up
The 2018 Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat focused on the interface between the strategic scientific initiatives and the 7 Research Programs, to help link innovative efforts with the breadth of research of our members.  The program was a resounding success with terrific…
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Tech takes on cigarette smoking
Case Western Reserve researchers develop system that senses smoking movements, sends motivational text messages, videos to help users quit smoking Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit…
“Hike and Seek for Research” Event Benefits Pediatric Genetic Disorders
Take a hike! The second annual family- and dog-friendly Hike & Seek for Research will take place Sunday, September 9 at one of the award-winning Cleveland Metroparks, Brecksville Reservation. Guests can hike anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.   Upon check-in at the Nature Center or Oak Grove…