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A family's mission to inspire the next generation of physicians
Jason Madachy was about to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor in the summer of 2007. But just one month before starting medical school, he died in an accident while on a family vacation. On what would have been his 22nd birthday, his family attended the White Coat Ceremony—the formal…
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Researchers create better tools to read the hidden instructions in our DNA
Advanced computer analysis unlocks cellular secrets
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$2.5 million commitment fuels groundbreaking glial science research at Case Western Reserve
A shared passion for conquering multiple sclerosis (MS) brought together a visionary inventor and a leading neurological scientist at Case Western Reserve University. Today, their shared vision is accelerating with a $2.5 million commitment from the Thomas F. Peterson Jr. Charitable Trust to…
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Susan Freimark steps down as director of Faculty Development
Susan Freimark, director of faculty development in the School of Medicine, will retire at the end of 2025 after nearly three decades of dedicated service to Case Western Reserve University. Through her leadership, Freimark developed and implemented a wide range of professional development…
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Step into CWRU’s new anatomy labs
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Anatomy just got a facelift—a transformation that brings brand new, state-of-the-art anatomy laboratories and offices to campus. Designed to enhance hands-on learning and research, the labs are equipped with modern dissection…
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Submit 2026 Request for Instrumentation for Institutional Investment form
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is accepting submissions for the 2026 SOM Request for Instrumentation (RFI) for Institutional Investment in core facilities form. While no direct funding is available, this program seeks to identify and plan for acquiring advanced equipment and…
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Building Bridges in Translational Research: Highlights from the Advancing Frontiers Symposium
On Sept. 25, the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio hosted the Advancing Frontiers in the Science of Reproduction symposium at the MidTown Collaboration Center. The day-long event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Global Health and Disease…
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CWRU community members named to “100+ Latinos Cleveland Must Know” in 2025
Several members of the Case Western Reserve University community were recently named to AmMore Consulting’s “100+ Latinos Cleveland Must Know” list for 2025. This initiative was created in 2020 to elevate the profile of the Hispanic/Latino/Latinx professional community of Greater Cleveland by…
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School of Medicine bestows highest honors to alumni and faculty
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine alumni were recognized at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Oct. 9–12. These outstanding alumni are being recognized for their invaluable contributions to the field of medicine as clinicians, researchers and educators. The Clifford J. Vogt, MD ’34…
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Master's in anesthesia student Macy Urig earns APSF award for drug safety proposal
Macy Urig, an anesthesiologist assistant student in Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Master of Science in Anesthesia program in Austin, Texas, recently won the 2025 Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Trainee Quality Improvement/Patient Safety (TQI/PS) Recognition…