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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…
Schmit Study Determining CRC Screening Priority Areas Published in American Journal of Public Health
A study with Case CCC's Population and Cancer Prevention Co-Leader Stephanie Schmit, PhD, MPH, as Principal Investigator aims to close the healthcare gap that disproportionately affects Hispanic/Latino (H/L) communities in the U.S. by identifying colorectal cancer screening (CRC) screening…
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…
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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…
M1 Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony oath
    We, the entering class of 2024 make the following promises:   We promise to hold each other to high professional standards that inspire trust and respect in our patients and colleagues.   We promise to serve and empower our patients through humanistic…
Co-op Spotlight: Teagan Smith
Major: Biomedical Engineering Minors: Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Manufacturing Year: Fourth-Year Who are you co-oping with? NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. What are your day-to-day tasks? I spent my time at NASA doing Advanced Nanocomposite Materials Development. In my…
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Summer Spotlight: Gwendolyn Hayes
Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Expected Graduation: 2025 Who are you interning with? Applied Dynamics International Explain the details of your internship.  Systems engineering intern, working on creating CAD models and drawings. How did you find this opportunity?  Through a…