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Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat diet Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, includi...

Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat diet Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including ...

In the spring of 2020, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Heather Simons treated patients aboard the USNS Comfort in New York City. With 17 years of clinical and administrative Navy medical experience in hospitals, combat zones and aboard Naval ships, the extraordinary circumstance of supportin...

The Office of Faculty Advancement and Postdoctoral Affairs is accepting applications for the annual Mid-Career Mapping program. The objectives of the program are to help participants: Gain clarity about next steps in career development; Understand common challenges of mid-career and develop stra...

New research from Case Western Reserve University also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmen...

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the School of Medicine for a virtual keynote presentation by Donald Warne Jr. co-director of the John Hopkins University Center for Indigenous Health. Warne will present “Beyond Land Acknowledgement To a Culturally Responsi...

Case Western Reserve University employees who are interested in pursuing a part-time Master of Science in Pathology program are invited to an informational webinar Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. Attendees will receive information about this program and instructions for completing the applicati...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous system. The loss of myelin, combined with ongoing inflammation, c...

As cold and flu season approaches, people face the challenge of keeping themselves—and, in the case of those who are parents, their children—healthy amidst rising illness rates. With viruses becoming increasingly prevalent during this time of year, understanding how to effectively manage symptoms an...

Two representatives from Alvin H. Schmaier’s lab at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center were selected to give oral presentations at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. Rodrigo Silva-Aguiar, a postdoctoral fellow, and Alessandro Pinheiro, a senior research associate, will talk about...