School of Medicine

Follow-up data from the landmark SPRINT study of the effect of high blood-pressure on cardiovascular disease have confirmed that aggressive blood-pressure management—lowering systolic blood-pressure to less than 120 mm Hg—dramatically reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and death from these…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the 23rd annual Visual Sciences Research Center Symposium Friday, June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This annual symposium highlights the vision research conducted across the CWRU campus involving 30 research groups in 10…

For alumni John (MED ‘86) and Catherine (CWR ‘77, NUR ‘81) Seibyl, collaboration and partnership go beyond their bond to each other. Thanks to a transformative $7.5 million commitment to Case Western Reserve University, it now extends to their respective schools in support of multidisciplinary…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to find out why the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program is a great way to straighten their application to med school. An information session and Q&A discussion about the program Tuesday, June 8, from noon to 1…

Since 2019, new Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer J. Alan Diehl, PhD, has been working with fellow leaders to develop research priorities and support new initiatives. Diehl, who is also Chair of the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine, brings a strong understanding of…

Congratulations to Pallavi Tiwari, PhD, recipient of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Early Career Achievement Award! The 2021 Honorary Award is presented in recognition of significant and innovative technical contributions in imaging informatics. Dr. Tiwari is an assistant…

Prostate cancer incidence is particularly high in the area served by the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. African American men, locally and nationally, are disproportionally affected by prostate cancer in greater incidence and mortality. Researchers have dedicated resources to better understand…

The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) extends congratulations to Heidi Gullett, MD, MPH, who will be recognized at the 2021 Crain's Cleveland Business' Women of Note Awards. This year's event salutes 15 inspiring women whose dedication and achievements enrich Northeast Ohio, its…

Angelique Redus-McCoy I am delighted to announce that Angelique Redus-McCoy, MD, assistant professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and an alumna of the school, has been appointed as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to serve as the Robbins Society…

The Master of Science in Pathology (molecular and cellular basis of disease) was designed for the next generation of physicians and scientists. Members of the community are invited to a webinar about the program Wednesday, June 9, from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees will learn how this 16-month degree…