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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes’ ‘New Ivies’ list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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While healthcare struggled to keep up during COVID-19, community clinics never wavered
Five-year study reveals America’s safety net clinics never faltered but warns that Hispanic and Black patients are still being left behind
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Psychiatry’s Ashley VanDercar and Phillip Resnick examine violence risk factors in psychiatric populations
Ashley VanDercar, MD, forensic psychiatrist and assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Phillip Resnick, MD (ADL ’59, MED ’63), professor of psychiatry and director of the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center,…
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Anatomy's Darin Croft examines the importance of testing morphological inferences
Darin Croft, chair of the Department of Anatomy at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Matías Armella, chair of paleontology at the National University of Tucumán, published a study, which was featured in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ journal club section. In…
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Bridging the gap: CWRU students work to make healthcare communication clearer
Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…
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Peanuts, protein and fiber—healthier ways to snack at the ballpark
Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international studies and sociology.With the MLB season kicked off and the Cleveland Guardians’…
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New research reveals dangers of ‘anti-aging’ supplements in cancer protection
Vitamin B3 could be making chemotherapy less effective in pancreatic cancer patients
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Medicine’s Shae Maresco recognized as Cleveland Professional 2030 Club’s 2026 Movers & Shakers Award recipient
Shae Maresco, assistant director of enrollment management and strategic initiatives at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recognized as a 2026 Movers & Shakers Award recipient by Cleveland Professional 2030 Club, the longest-running young professional organization in…
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Case Western Reserve University’s Paul Tesar earns prestigious election as 2025 AAAS Fellow
Honored for advancing glial biology and regenerative therapies for neurological disease
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An enduring legacy: CWRU students share how their mentor-mentee relationships have shaped their experiences
A mentor can make a lasting impression a pupil carries through life—transcending career stages. Hiba Obeid, a PhD student in genetics at Case Western Reserve University, is an example of just that, often reflecting on the lessons she learned from Elias Rahal, her master’s program faculty mentor in…