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Nurses at Forefront of New Abu Dhabi Cancer Center
State-of-the-art facility expands global care, professional opportunities After nearly a decade of intensive planning and preparation, an ultra-modern cancer center recently opened its doors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where it will help eliminate the need for patients to travel abroad for…
Get to know Staff Advisory Council Representatives 
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) serves as an advisory group to suggest, comment and provide feedback on policies and raise awareness of issues that affect the University and the people it serves by providing a forum for communication between University staff and administration on all levels. The…
Uriel Kim Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “20 in Their 20s”
In 2014, Uriel Kim dreamt of becoming a physician with a focus on research. Today, he’s well on his way—and is receiving broad recognition for his efforts.  A Doctor of Medicine (MD) student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Kim earned his PhD in Clinical Translational Science…
From sideline to stacks: CWRU medical librarian’s unique expertise keeps science in motion at Cleveland Health Sciences Library
With degrees in both sports medicine and library sciences, it would seem to some that Jessica DeCaro’s chosen paths of study would rarely intersect. Yet, as director of Case Western Reserve University’s Cleveland Health Sciences Library, DeCaro has combined her passion for medicine with library…
Inside the Action Newsletter October 2023
In this issue: You're invited: Mandel School Celebration in Atlanta More upcoming events CEU opportunities Alumni news In memoriam Employment and career opportunities Read the October 2023 Inside the Action newsletter.
Dowlati Lead Investigator on Successful Completion of Phase I Safety Trial of Cancer Drug RH324
In collaboration with Case CCC's consortium partners University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University, ReHeva Biosciences, a pharmaceutical startup specializing in naturally derived complex cancer therapies, and Phase 1 Safety Trial Principal Investigator Afshin Dowlati, MD, Case CCC's…
School of Medicine postdoctoral fellow wins coveted 2023 Eppendorf & Science Prize
Marissa Scavuzzo, a postdoctoral fellow at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has won the 2023 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology for research in how glial cells in the intestine’s nervous system operate. Glial cells are considered support cells in the brain and help…
Matt Plow discusses how health care systems are adapting telemedicine for a post-pandemic world
The telehealth landscape soared amid the pandemic as health care systems sought to provide patient access. More than three years later, experts say telemedicine can be leveraged with in-person services to improve patient experience and provide cost savings. The number of physicians who report…
Adrianne Fletcher named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence
Dear Members of the CWRU Community, Please join me in welcoming Adrianne M. Crawford Fletcher, PhD, to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine as the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence. As a vital member of the senior leadership team at the School of Medicine,…
Spartan Showcase: Desire T.E.P Mukucha
In recent years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been plagued by conflict, leading to the displacement of 5.5 million people as of December 2022, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. For Desire T.E.P Mukucha, this conflict serves as a constant reminder to focus on his goals.…