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Engineering’s Gary Wnek’s curiosity sends him in wide-ranging directions
Gary Wnek is always thinking about developing materials to address problems—from enhancing fire-retardant coatings to protecting older people from the devastating consequences of falls. His broad interests stem from a desire to tackle research areas early. “I’m not a bandwagon person,” said…
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September 16, 2025
Dhoopshikha Basgeet arrived at Case Western Reserve University in the fall of 2022 from Mauritius, a small island country in the Indian Ocean, unsure of how she would be able to adjust to the unfamiliar environment.
Initially drawn to CWRU for its strong interdisciplinary opportunities that allow ...
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September 12, 2025
Nrupen Pakalapati, a researcher in Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named among eight winners of the American Epilepsy Society’s (AES) 2025 Grass Foundation Young Investigator Award. This highly competitive award recognizes outstanding young investigat...
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September 05, 2025
$9.9 million grant awarded to Case Western Reserve University researchers for neuroprostheses that restore sense of touch
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September 05, 2025
Case Western Reserve University professor Shuo Li, PhD, has been elected a fellow of the International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineering (IAMBE), one of the highest international honors in the field. Election to IAMBE recognizes individuals whose work has had a transformative impact on m...
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August 20, 2025
GelSana Therapeutics aims to launch of Cleragel for clinical human for chronic wound care in 2025
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August 13, 2025
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering
Member, Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Area of Focus: Developing advanced materials and processes to separate f-elements (lanthanides and actinides) with applications in r...
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August 11, 2025
William Nourse’s interest in machines inspired by nature took hold when he watched Jurassic Park as a child. The animatronic dinosaurs were Nourse’s earliest exposure to engineering.
As an undergraduate student majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Case Western Reserve University, he...
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August 01, 2025
Earlier this year, Nicholas P. Ziats, professor of pathology, anatomy and biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, received the Society for Biomaterials’ (SFB) 2025 Founders Award at its national meeting in Chicago. The highest honor of the society, this award recognizes long-term,...
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August 01, 2025
The university community mourns the loss of David Schiraldi, the Peter A. Asseff PhD Professor Emeritus of Organic Chemistry and professor emeritus of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, who passed away July 13.
A former chair of the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, he serv...
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July 31, 2025
This summer, Case Western Reserve University students are stepping far beyond the classroom—into hospitals and research labs, startups and advocacy organizations, engineering firms and art studios. What unites their experiences is not ambition, but intention.
From designing solutions for healthcar...