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Bukavina's Study Links Composition of GM to the Efficacy of NAC in MIBC
A study by Case CCC Trainee Associate Member, Laura Bukavina, MD, MPH, and published in Cancer Research Communications, constitutes the first large-scale, multi-center assessment of gut microbiome (GM) composition, suggesting the potential for a complex microbial signature to predict patients more…
Study is the Bees Knees—Erm, Nose
Case CCC Population and Cancer Prevention Program member, Mohamed Draz, PhD, provided background information for a study published this week in MDLinx that indicates honey bees can detect certain cancers with nearly 90% accuracy. Draz explains, “Cancer metabolism produces specific compounds that…
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Co-op Spotlight: Jen Lawrence
Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering Year: Third-Year Who are you co-oping with? Keithley/Tektronix in Solon, Ohio. What are your day-to-day tasks? [My title is] continuous Engineering Support Co-Op. Our team is in charge of maintaining current Keithley products. Electronic…
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Summer Spotlight: Andrew Smith
Major: Biomedical & Electrical Engineering Expected Graduation: 2025 Who are you interning with? PPL Corporation Explain the details of your internship.  As an intern on the distribution protection and control team we create the logic and settings for devices on our power lines. How did you…
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Summer Spotlight: Tumi Adeeko
Major: Materials Science and Engineering Expected Graduation: 2029 Who are you interning with? SharkNinja Explain the details of your internship.  Mechanical Engineering intern How did you find this opportunity?  Company website What has your experience been so far? Amazing! The work is…
M1 students receive stethoscopes and white coats
This is a special time of year welcoming new students to the School of Medicine and feeling their excitement and energy. It is inspirational to watch students and their families experiencing the special tradition of our Stethoscope and White Coat Ceremonies.  The white coat that the students…
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Co-op Spotlight: Jace Creech
Major: Civil Engineering: Structural Track Year: Fourth-Year Who are you co-oping with? Micheal Baker International (MBI) in Cleveland, Ohio. What is your role? What are your day-to-day tasks? My role was assigned as an intern for the bridge department in the Cleveland office (Intern - Bridge).…
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Summer Spotlight: Nathaniel Berntson
Major: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation: 2025 Who are you interning with? Heller Industries Explain the details of your internship.  I serve as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Heller Industries. Heller makes specialized custom industrial ovens for various industries,…
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Summer Spotlight: Julian Town
Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Expected Graduation: 2025 Who are you interning with? Northrop Grumman Corporation Explain the details of your internship.  Systems Engineering Intern in the Space Systems Division How did you find this opportunity?  Company website What has your…
Learn about Diversity Engagement Survey results and insights at School of Medicine community meetings this fall
The Diversity Engagement Survey (DES) completed by School of Medicine faculty, staff and students last year provided important insights toward the goal of building a strong community that inspires trust and responds to concerns. Developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the…