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Research by Ophthalmology’s Jonathan Lass selected as Clinical Trial of the Year
Jonathan Lass, MD, the Charles I Thomas Professor at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, was a member of the research team behind a study that earned recognition as as Clinical Trial of the Year by JAMA Ophthalmology. The publication, titled “Donor…
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Medicine’s Andrew Golden receives the 2026 CGEA M. Brownell Anderson Early Career Medical Educator Award
Andrew Golden, MD, assistant director of the “Transition to Residency” curriculum and assistant professor of emergency medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine recently received the 2026 Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) M. Brownell Anderson Early Career Medical…
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17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research
Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution’s recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.…
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First-ever freeze-dried artificial platelets are shelf-stable and portable—a major advance for field medicine
Patients in danger of bleeding out from trauma could be treated on site
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CWRU Athletes in Medicine: The power of peer mentorship
Balancing the demands of athletics with the rigorous path toward a career in medicine is a uniquely challenging—and rewarding—experience. At Case Western Reserve University, a new student-led mentorship initiative is working to make that journey more supportive and sustainable for pre-med student…
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Arab American Heritage Month: Meet three Arab American members of the CWRU community
In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…
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$2 million gift aims to support emerging cancer researchers at Case Western Reserve University
New endowment from Linda Leatherbury will honor the memory of her late husband and support PhD students conducting research at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
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New Department of Medicine Chair Igho Ofotokun also elected as 2025 AAAS Fellow
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals have welcomed Igho Ofotokun, MD, as the newly appointed chair of the Department of Medicine—a role he assumes during a moment of national recognition, having also been elected a 2025 fellow of the American Association for…
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Ajiboye named new chair of Biomedical Engineering Department
A. Bolu Ajiboye, PhD, the Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor in Biomedical Engineering, has been named chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME)—a uniquely interdisciplinary department that’s part of both Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine.“I am truly honored…
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Neuroscience’s Qian Sun seeks to further understanding of brain region involved in many neuropsychiatric disorders
Qian Sun, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, School of MedicineArea of Focus: HippocampusEditor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication…