School of Medicine

At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, researchers are advancing on a goal that once seemed unthinkable: reversing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis and ALS. Together, these and other progressive neuronal diseases affect an estimated 57 million…

New hope for breathing recovery after spinal cord injuriesStory By: Patty ZamoraAbout 300,000 Americans live with spinal cord injuries, and related respiratory complications are the leading cause of illness and death, according to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. But a new study led by…

For Stan Gerson, MD, a strategic plan is not a sit-on-a-shelf-and-gather-dust kind of document. It’s a living plan that speaks to our times, details the rationale and goals for potentially game-changing collaborations, and is adjusted annually to account for the unforeseen. Work on the School of…

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine marked a milestone weekend in May, celebrating the accomplishments of graduates across its Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and master's programs with ceremonies that reflected both tradition—particularly during the university’s…

Case Western Reserve University medical students are helping bring preventive care directly to the community through monthly healthcare programming held at CentroVilla25, Cleveland's premier Latino market and food hall.Each month, School of Medicine students provide free health screenings, like…

After 47 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, William “Bill” Merrick, PhD, is stepping into retirement. But he’s quick to point out he’s “not going anywhere,” as retirement won't change his passion for science and teaching. He plans to continue…

Leaders of the Geriatrics Interest Group at Case Western Reserve University were awarded the AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Grant for their project, “Medical Student-Led Delirium Prevention and Companionship for Hospitalized Older Adults.”Those part of the project included Doctor of…

Mitali Sharma, a rising fourth-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, received the Second Prize Oral Abstract Award at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists’ 2026 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. At this meeting, Sharma gave a 10-minute…

New study from Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals shows loss of nitric oxide in Alzheimer’s brains; Published in ‘Molecular Cell’

From future physicians hoping to help people regain their vision to students volunteering at food banks and local pantries, those of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University—and beyond. In recognition of Asian,…