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Morgan Loveday, Hrishue Mahalaha, Maansi Mahalaha, Sruthi Shanker Pydimarry and Meg Herrel
Going the distance: Meet five CWRU community members participating in the 2026 Cleveland Marathon weekend
For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For several members of the Case Western Reserve University community, the 2026 Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of discipline,…
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Radhika P. Atit, Brian Taylor, Chao-Pin Hsiao and Jessica Taylor recognized with Diekhoff Awards for their teaching and mentoring
No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn’t happen without…
Zhenghe “John” Wang, in a lab coat, stands next to a screen showing a fluorescence image of tumor tissue. In the background are shelves filled with laboratory equipment.
Meet a CWRU leader and researcher who aims to find a cure for colon cancer
Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhDProfessor and Chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineArea of Focus: Colon cancer therapyEarly in his career at Case Western Reserve University, Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhD, was teaching his students about…
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Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors
Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…
Ellen J. Gelles
Medicine’s Ellen J. Gelles named Division Director of General Internal Medicine at MetroHealth
Ellen J. Gelles, MD (MED ’94), internal medicine specialist and associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recently named division director of general internal medicine at MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center. At the center, Gelles is a practicing…
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Medicine’s Megan McNamara named new editor-in-chief for SGIM Forum
Megan McNamara, MD, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was named one of the newest editors-in-chief for SGIM Forum. This forum offers articles, essays, thought pieces and editorials that:Reflect on healthcare trends;Report on Society of General Internal…
Kath Bogie
Orthopaedics’ Kath Bogie elected a fellow of the Wound Healing Society
Kath Bogie, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Case School of Engineering, was recently elected as fellow of the Wound Healing Society. Bogie's research is focused on positively impacting primary and secondary wound…
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Meet some outstanding graduate students from the CWRU Class of 2026
Every late night, every game-winning play, every hour of service—it all leads to this moment. Next week, Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies May 15-17. We could never tell every story. But ahead of commencement, we sat down with…
Lauren Prendeville
5 questions with MSA's Lauren Prendeville, Class of 2026
As commencement approaches for Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine students, the excitement of what lies ahead is matched by the gratitude to the people, classes and clinicals that made a difference along the way—because the journey of earning one’s degree is just as important and…
Samuel Hoenig
5 questions with medicine’s Sam Hoenig, Class of 2026
As commencement approaches for Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine students, the excitement of what lies ahead is matched by the gratitude to the people, classes and clinicals that made a difference along the way—because the journey of earning one’s degree is just as important and…