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Andrew Pieper awarded the Case Medal for Excellence in Health Science Innovation
When Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD, set out to study the brain, he was drawn by the difficulty of the challenge—and the possibility of making a meaningful difference for patients facing some of medicine’s most devastating conditions. Now, that commitment to transformative research and patient care has…
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February 11, 2026
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.
February 10, 2026
After the unexpected loss of their son, Luca, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Tony and Laura Corsi of Mayfield Village, Ohio, were determined to help prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy. Through a trust they established, Love Luca, the couple began organizing…
February 10, 2026
Breakthrough study identifies genetic defect that weakens esophageal lining, making it vulnerable to acid damage
February 09, 2026
Breakthrough study identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases
February 06, 2026
The number of students applying to medical school across the country—and at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine—went up in 2025. The total number of medical school applicants rose 5.3% according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, while Case Western Reserve experienced a…
February 06, 2026
Nine researchers at Case Western Reserve University were recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. Individuals named to this list demonstrate significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Researchers selected have also authored Highly Cited Papers, which…
February 05, 2026
Enhanced immune cells show promise in targeting viral reservoirs that current medications can’t eliminate
February 04, 2026
Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At Case Western Reserve University, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…
February 02, 2026
Case Western Reserve University physician-scientist Tyler Miller, MD, PhD (GRS ’16, pathology; MED ’18), has been recognized for his brain cancer research with a Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award—making him the university’s first recipient of the highly competitive honor in the…
January 30, 2026
Although the end of January brings National Mentoring Month to a close, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s commitment to student mentoring doesn’t stop there. Since 2024, the school’s Qooper Mentoring Program has been connecting medical students with healthcare professionals to…