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In late 2022, Franco Kraiselburd, a senior studying biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, founded Asclepii, a startup focused on using stem cells to improve wound care. His company is now a finalist in the pitch competition at South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. CWRU se...

Hospital-at-home programs can offer significant advantages for both patients and health systems, including lower costs and better outcomes. However, there is a noticeable lack of discussion surrounding health equity issues associated with the care model, Shanina Knighton, PhD, RN, wrote in a Feb. 17...

Join representatives from Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences to get information on the Master of Science in Biomedical and Health informatics, and Master of Public Health in Population and Quantitative Health Sciences programs. The event will...

Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells A team led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has identified a new therapeutic approach for combating neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of improved treatme...

Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells

Ohio’s medical history includes a rich tapestry of influential scientists, and one name shines as a trailblazer and pioneer in the field of endodontics—Jefferson J. Jones. In 1967—a time marked by historic milestones in civil rights—Thurgood Marshall secured his place as the first Black justice of t...

“Black History Month compels us to boldly highlight the often overlooked contributions of Black trailblazers in science and society. It prompts us to acknowledge historical oversights, appreciate their profound impact, and create a future where recognizing diverse perspectives is not just essential ...

When Brandon Prestwood took walks with his wife after losing part of his arm in an industrial accident in 2012, she favored holding his prosthetic hand—even though he couldn’t feel her touch. But the North Carolina man’s desire to restore the physical sensation of holding her hand was why he volunte...

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student Nikhil Vasireddi’s research is significantly relevant to his orthopedic surgeon mentors' health and well-being. Vasireddi recently presented research on a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders affecting orthopedic surgeons at the North...

Program: Master of Public Health As Honey Bell-Bey finished reciting her poem, The Transformational Power of Art, at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in January, the room full of leaders got to their feet. They were giving a standing ovation to Bell-Bey—a longtime grassroots community activist who re...