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Pediatrics' David J. Birnkrant and Jane B. Black co-author book on cardiorespiratory care and drug development
Earlier this year, David J. Birnkrant, MD, professor emeritus of pediatrics, and Jane B. Black, MD, clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, co-authored and published their book, Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New…
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Medicine’s Attila Nemeth examines navigating success in recent publication preparing faculty for promotion
Attila Nemeth, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently published “A roadmap to promotion: The clinician educator’s guide to navigating success with strategic sponsorship,” as part of a three-article series in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. In…
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Cleveland researchers discover potential new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease and other neurodegenerative conditions
New study from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland VA published in 'Redox Biology'
Ava Shamban
A calling to heal: How CWRU shaped Ava Shamban’s medical career
Alum Ava Shamban reflects on her CWRU education and dermatology career as she prepares to speak at the 2026 White Coat Ceremony
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Case Western Reserve University’s new AI tool expands genetic research across multiple ancestries
Uncovers disease risk factors long missed by current methods
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Nikitha Balaji paused medical school to lead the country’s largest medical student organization. Now they’re back at CWRU.
After a year carrying medical students’ concerns from Capitol Hill to state legislatures, the rising third-year returns to Cleveland to begin the clinical training they put on pause
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Dean Stanton Gerson reappointed to lead Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Following a comprehensive review process, Stanton L. Gerson, MD, has been reappointed as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for a five-year term.The reappointment follows the formal five-year review process for deans, which included a broad assessment of Gerson’s leadership,…
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What Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff experts are saying about the 2026 World Cup
CWRU experts weigh in on athlete nutrition and training, infectious disease precautions, the cultural significance of soccer and community-building in sports fandoms
CWRU School of Medicine students staff the Teddy Bear Clinic at Case Comprehesnive Cancer Center’s Black Family Cancer Awareness event
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center raises cancer awareness for Black families at annual block party
On June 13, part of East 66th Street was transformed into more than just a roadway—it became a place of connection, care and conversation. In front of the Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center, families, health professionals and community leaders gathered for the Case Comprehensive Cancer…
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Taking Research on the Road: How Two Investigators Are Expanding Access Through the Mobile Research Unit
For many people, participating in a clinical research study isn't a matter of interest, it's a matter of access.A long drive, limited transportation, work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or simply living far from an academic medical center can make research participation difficult. To help…