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Unraveling the origins of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers find new hints that could explain how the disease spreads in human brains Case Western Reserve University researchers studying human prions—misfolded proteins that cause lethal and incurable diseases—have, for the first time, identified surface features responsible for the replication…
Forge Biologics, CWRU launch gene therapy workforce development partnership
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CWRU researchers publish study in Scientific Reports
In a study published in Nature Research’s journal Scientific Reports, a team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University—in collaboration with researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil—described the effects of the drug diazepam on a mouse designed to mimic the features of…
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Researchers uncover new understanding of cancer cell telomere survival mechanisms
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center-led research has potential for development of new cancer treatment targets. Research published in “Science Signaling” identifies new ways that telomeres regulate the aggressiveness and survival of tumors, making them potentially vulnerable therapeutic targets for…
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MS in medical physiology admissions drop-in Q&A
Interested in the MS in medical physiology program? An admissions drop-in Q&A session will be held Friday, July 2, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT. Samantha Baker, director of admissions, will lead the session to answer admissions-related questions about the program. Register to attend.
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National Center for Regenerative Medicine expands institutional membership
MetroHealth System joins Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals partnership The National Center for Regenerative Medicine, a leader in cellular manufacturing and regenerative medicine, formally added The MetroHealth System as an institutional member following a…
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Apply for School of Medicine master’s programs
Several master’s programs offered through the School of Medicine have upcoming deadlines. Those interested in earning their MS in biostatistics, MS in biomedical and health informatics or Master of Public Health should note the deadlines this week to be considered for the fall 2021 incoming…
Grant submissions policy change, other support template overhaul, updates requested by October 1
NIH’s required Other Support documentation has undergone a complete overhaul. The Cancer Center regularly needs members’ Other Support (OS) documents for grant submissions and progress reports, and we need to update our OS repository with your new OS documentation. Please note that the new OS…
Investment in Immunotherapy Spurs Growth
The recruitment of world-class talent and investment in new technology position Cleveland as a leader in immunotherapy, the future of cancer care. Cleveland’s immunotherapy hubs are undergoing significant growth. Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center are developing new programs led by new…