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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 25, 2025
For athletes, wellness enthusiasts and even casual gym-goers, the idea of plunging into an ice-cold bath after an intense workout has become increasingly popular. But beyond post-exercise recovery, the practice of cold immersion has deep roots in winter traditions. Each February, thousands of…
February 21, 2025
The Center for Imaging Research at Case Western Reserve University will host its 20th anniversary symposium April 1–2. The center invites Cleveland-area trainees (students, postdocs, residents and fellows) to submit an abstract for their imaging research. The deadline to submit abstracts is Feb.…
February 13, 2025
For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and…
February 13, 2025
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a merit award of outstanding 19 months after transitioning to a new director. The NCI site visit committee noted institutional commitment, leadership, exceptional efforts in cancer…
February 10, 2025
At just 3 years old, Pierra Heard’s daughter, Pace, developed a fascination with presidents, leadership positions and government styles around the world. Heard, associate director of enrollment management and strategic initiatives at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, fosters her…
February 10, 2025
Only a few labs around the world rely on micro-perfusion techniques. Postdoctoral Scholar Gaaminepreet Singh is among a select group of researchers using this method, working alongside Case Western Reserve University professors and researchers Walter Boron and Jeffery L. Garvin, both in the…
February 07, 2025
Sarah Tyler Plummer, associate professor, and Shanail Berry Lampkin, assistant professor, both of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine recently joined Cardi-OH Radio for a discussion on cardiovascular risk factors for children and adolescents. The two spoke on “Podcast 51 -…
February 05, 2025
Elite female athletes often make headlines for their achievements, but women in sports have long fought for the recognition they deserve. Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 5) celebrates their impact and accomplishments while highlighting the ongoing push for gender equity in…
February 03, 2025
Grace McComsey, MD, initially aspired to be an engineer before discovering her true passion for medicine. Shari Bolen, MD, was driven to become a doctor after witnessing the effects of illness on her family. Now, both serve as accomplished leaders at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and are…
January 31, 2025
Monitors and medical devices beep and whirr amid gurneys rolling down a terrazzo corridor. In a high-tech simulation suite at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, a team of medical students are racing through a hospital—and against the clock—to reach their patient in the…