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“The COVID-19 YPAR Project”
Despite overall progress in COVID-19 vaccination in Cleveland, vaccine inequity persists as young people are less likely to be vaccinated. However, while often labeled "vaccine hesitant," this labeling misrepresents deeper issues related to youth experiences and community engagement in Cleveland…
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“COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Health: Managing Patients and Incorporating a Telehealth Framework”
The Ohio Cardiovascular and Diabetes Health Collaborative (Cardi-OH) will host a webinar titled “COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Health: Managing Patients and Incorporating a Telehealth Framework” Wednesday, Nov. 16, from noon to 1 p.m.  The objectives for this session are to: Identify cardiovascular…
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Student Spotlight: Larissa De Souza
Student Spotlight: Larissa De Souza Class Year: 2024 Program Major: Doctor of Medicine Since arriving at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Larissa De Souza has devoted her time inside and outside the classroom to growing diversity in medicine—realizing the impact it has on the…
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National Institutes of Health awards $15.75M to research team led by Case Western Reserve University and Duke University to map vagus nerve—body’s ‘super highway’ for controlling major organ functions
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $15.75 million contract to researchers led by Case Western Reserve and Duke universities to accelerate development of therapeutic devices that improve chronic medical conditions. The contract is within the NIH’s Stimulating Peripheral…
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Merck Foundation awards Case Comprehensive Cancer Center 5-year, $2M grant to advance equitable cancer care in Northeast Ohio
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) recently announced it received a $2 million grant through the Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care (the Alliance), an initiative funded by the Merck Foundation (the Foundation) and designed to make cancer care more equitable in the United States by…
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Why women may be more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers identify mechanism in brain tissue that may explain disparity between men and women Case Western Reserve University researchers have identified a mechanism in brain tissue that may explain why women are more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s…
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Contest Winner!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who entered the Picture Yourself in KSL photo contest and helped make it a success! We are pleased to announce our winner of an Instax instant camera and film: Nivedita Srinivasan, class of 2026! Here's what Nivedita has to say about her favorite space, the Cramelot…
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Game Night Celebrates Hispanic Heritage!
Join KSL's Game Night as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Loteria - a traditional game of chance similar to bingo - on Wednesday, October 5 from 7-9 PM. With help from KSL's student employee, Gracie Carrillo, we'll celebrate with games, prizes, snacks and good company! Learn a little bit…
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Case Western Reserve University postdoctoral researcher to lead MS study with new career transition fellowship from National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) can control relapses, but don’t stop the disease from progressing—or promote brain repair. But with financial support from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), a postdoctoral researcher at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine will…
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Tune into CWRU content during International Podcast Day
From deep dives into true crime sagas to impassioned conversations about political events, podcasting has opened up a world of opportunities for people to share their opinions and expertise. Such has been the case at Case Western Reserve, where many members of the university community have turned…