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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…
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Medicine's Stephen Sroka pens piece about compassionate pedagogy
Stephen Sroka, an adjunct assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, opined that pedagogy must adapt to how students learn, discipline must be more compassionate, and building relationships is key. His piece, titled “After 5 decades of teaching, 7 lessons my…
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Case Western Reserve University signs license agreement to bring artificial intelligence breakthroughs closer to cancer patient care
Picture Health CEO reports initial round of seed funding is oversubscribed When Case Western Reserve research showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could identify which lung cancer patients would benefit from chemotherapy, a national magazine called the finding one of the “10 Most Incredible…
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Student Spotlight: Suhib Jamal
When graduating medical student Suhib Jamal opened his envelope on Match Day in March, it revealed his No. 1 choice for a residency: pediatrics at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s. He was thrilled to learn he would be staying in his hometown of Cleveland, allowing him the…