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Get to know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement speaker
Commencement marks the moment when students become alumni—when every hour spent in classes, labs and hospital rooms pays off as graduates take the next step on the path to doctorhood.For Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD (GRS ’87, pharmacology; MED ’89), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s…
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February 25, 2021
Researchers at the Center for Computational Imaging and Personalized Diagnostics (CCIPD) at Case Western Reserve University have preliminarily validated an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to predict how likely the disease is to recur following surgical treatment for prostate cancer. The tool,…
February 23, 2021
Members of the Case Western Reserve University can learn more about opportunities in research during the Master of Public Health Intensive Research Pathway webinar Friday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. Attendees will hear from Daniel Tisch, associate professor and director of the Master of Public…
February 23, 2021
Findings support prioritizing vaccines for those with the genetic disorder A new study by an international team of researchers found that adults with Down syndrome are more likely to die from COVID-19 than the general population, supporting the need to prioritize vaccinating people with the…
February 22, 2021
Congratulations to Erin Fogarty, recently promoted to Assistant Dean for Research Administration. In this complex new role, she provides strategic leadership in identifying, developing and implementing policies and procedures related to research grants, contracts and other sponsored projects, while…
February 19, 2021
Please join the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center in extending congratulations to Cleveland Clinic's Jacob Scott, MD, DPhil on his recent election to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI), which recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement among physician-scientists. Dr. Scott will…
February 19, 2021
Join the School of Medicine’s Department of Anatomy for an informational webinar on the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. Attendees will learn more about the degree option and how it can help propel them toward their goals. RSVP for the session.
February 19, 2021
Firouz Daneshgari, a professor at the School of Medicine, wrote an opinion piece published by Crain’s Cleveland Business on the hope COVID-19 vaccines offer. In the piece, Daneshgari discussed the decisions business leaders must make in whether they push to have their employees vaccinated. Read…
February 18, 2021
The MS in medical physiology program invites members of the community to join current students and teaching assistants for a webinar presentation and Q&A session to learn more about the student experience. Panelists will share their perspectives on the program, curriculum, advising services,…
February 18, 2021
Learn about the MS in clinical research degree at an information session Sunday, Feb. 21, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This presentation and Q&A session will feature Jim Spilsbury, associate professor and program director of the School of Medicine’s Department of Educational Programs in Clinical…
February 18, 2021
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the School of Medicine’s Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences to explore the options available with a degree in biomedical and health informatics. Mendel Singer, associate professor and vice chair…