
School of Medicine
From driving cutting-edge research to bringing medical innovations to market, landing competitive awards and more, the faculty, staff and students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine know how to make headlines.

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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
Discovery led by Institute for Glial Sciences at Case Western Reserve University suggests new path to regenerative therapies for MS

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CWRU School of Medicine’s Akua Abrah earns Fulbright award to combat a common cause of infant mortality in Ghana
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December 15, 2020
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to explore the opportunities presented by a biomedical and health informatics master’s degree Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Mendel Singer, associate professor in the Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences at the S...

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December 15, 2020
Cancer patients, especially newly diagnosed and African American patients, are significantly at risk for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and mortality, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology by researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Case Comprehe...

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December 14, 2020
The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership has announced more than $1.1 million in funding and other support for six biomedical technologies out of Case Western Reserve University.
The six projects were selected for full program funding, which ranges from $50,000 to $200,000 each. Several...

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December 14, 2020
Join the School of Medicine for a webinar and Q&A presentation with student representatives from the Master of Public Health program. Representatives will share their experiences and address questions about the MPH program.
The webinar will take place Thursday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. (EST). Register to...

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December 11, 2020
During a virtual ceremony on Dec. 4, Stan Gerson, interim dean for the School of Medicine, awarded Cliff Harding the Case Medal for Excellence in Health Science Innovation. Harding was recognized for his groundbreaking research, skilled department management, and deep dedication to his students with...

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December 11, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Siegal Lifelong Learning Program will host the 12th and final installment webinar roundtable discussion in its Racial Disparity, Social Justice and the Opioid Crisis Thursday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon EST.
The topic of this discussion...
December 10, 2020
“It’s been exhausting—but so rewarding! I’m really going to miss this when it’s over,” Madeline (Maddie) McKenna, an M2 (second-year medical student) said about being one of ten directors for Doc Opera 2020: Trauma Mia.
Doc Opera, the largest student-run organization in the Case Western Reserve Un...

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December 10, 2020
The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine will present Doc Opera 2020: Trauma Mia! Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.
Now in its 36th year, Doc Opera is an annual variety show that draws talent from multiple health graduate programs. All compo...

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December 09, 2020
The CWRU Master of Science in Anesthesia program invites members of the CWRU community to an online information session hosted by key leaders of the program. The “Journey to a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant” information session will be held Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 5 to 6 p.m. EST.
Attendees wi...

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December 07, 2020
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that, once federally approved, COVID-19 vaccines could begin arriving in the state as soon as Dec. 15. We asked medical school Interim Dean Stan Gerson* to address some of the most common questions about the vaccine itself, as well as its distribution.
Case We...