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National Academy of Inventors names seven Case Western Reserve University researchers to 2024 class of senior members
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named seven Case Western Reserve University researchers to its 2024 class of senior members, an honor that recognizes their “remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of…
School of Nursing to host CWRU Climate and Health Education Summit
2024 Climate and Health Education Summit Dates: March 14-15, 2024 Lunch and networking begin at noon on March 14 Breakfast and networking begin at 8 a.m. on March 15 Full schedule of event can be found at the 2024 Summit webpage. Location: Health Education Campus The summit will assemble…
February 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter
In this month's newsletter: 2024 Impact Talks Upcoming Events Student Spotlight Continuing Education Opportunities Alumni News In Memoriam Employment and Career Opportunities Read the February 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter.
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Science, service and scholarship
When Abbey Murcek was in high school in Pittsburgh, her robotics team worked with a special education teacher to create low-cost adaptive devices for students with disabilities. She loved applying newfound knowledge in a way that helped others, and sought to continue such enriching experiences in…
Shanina Knighton discusses drawbacks of at-home care
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.…
Company founded by Case Western Reserve student Franco Kraiselburd named a finalist in SXSW Pitch
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…
Fixing rogue brain cells may hold key to preventing neurodegeneration
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…
Virtual Open House with the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
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…
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Fixing rogue brain cells may hold key to preventing neurodegeneration
Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells
Black History Month—Remembering Jefferson J. Jones, Ohio's pioneer endodontist with a legacy of excellence
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…