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MS in Biomedical & Health Informatics Information Session
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community can learn more about the Master of Science in Biomedical & Health Informatics during a virtual information session Sunday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. Program Director Mendel Singer will give a presentation and lead a Q&A session on the…
Honors and Recognitions
Dr. Judith Mackall, associate professor and the director of the Device Center is named the inaugural Moll Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine.
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How does the brain process heat as pain?
New research finds a signaling pathway involving neurons responsible for how we understand thermal pain The world has changed since 1664, when French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes first claimed the brain was responsible for the sensation of pain. However, a key question remains: How…
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Existing cancer therapy in narrow use shows significant activity against other cancers
Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals research team publishes new findings in Nature Cancer A drug used to target IDH1 mutations in select cancers also appears to inhibit the wild-type form of the enzyme, under certain conditions. This feature explains why a large group of…
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Student Spotlight: Rebekah Russell
Second-year medical student Rebekah Russell’s passion for social policy, health policy, health equity and social justice is why she was selected to receive the Graduate/Professional Student Diversity Excellence Award. Read More       
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Breakthrough COVID-19 infections more likely in cancer and Alzheimer’s patients, studies find
Breakthrough COVID-19 cases resulting in infections, hospitalizations and deaths are significantly more likely in cancer and Alzheimer’s patients, according to two new studies from researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. People with these diseases are often more…
Master of Science in Biomedical & Health Informatics Information Session
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to an information session on the Master of Science in Biomedical & Health Informatics today (June 3) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Program Director Mendel Singer will give a presentation and Q&A about the degree. Register to…
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Master of Public Health/Master of Science in Nutrition Dual Degree Information Session
Join representatives from the Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Nutrition programs for an MPH/MS Nutrition Dual Degree Information Session Friday, June 3, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will learn about the options available with a dual degree in these fields. Register…
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In CWRU History: The School of Medicine
The Daily has partnered with University Archives to shed light on Case Western Reserve University’s history each month. Follow The Daily to get your fill, and check out Digital Case to find even more information. Since 1843, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been at the…
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Master of Science in Applied Anatomy open house
Interested in strengthening your application for medical school or furthering your career in the medical field? The Department of Anatomy at Case Western Reserve University will host two open houses for its Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program Monday, June 6, and Friday, June 10, from 8:30…