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From driving cutting-edge research to bringing medical innovations to market, landing competitive awards and more, the faculty, staff and students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine know how to make headlines.

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CWRU School of Medicine’s Akua Abrah earns Fulbright award to combat a common cause of infant mortality in Ghana
It only took an instant for all of Akua Abrah’s career ideas to shift. Peering into the eyes of an infant at an orphanage in Ghana, she tossed aside her aspirations of becoming a veterinarian—inspired by repeated viewings of Eddie Murphy’s Dr. Doolittle. Though she had yet to hear the word …
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February 27, 2024
Possible exposure to toxic chemicals may increase risks for cancers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at Case Western Reserve University an exploratory/development grant to evaluate the genotoxicity levels and life experiences of residents in East Palestine, Ohio, foll...

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February 27, 2024
The ENGAGE summer research training program supports undergraduate, master's and medical students interested in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Students are provided opportunities for scientific growth by working with our renowned scientific investigators.
The National Center for Rege...

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February 23, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to learn about the Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Pathology program during an informational webinar Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.
This session will help prospective students learn how this degree can advance their career...

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February 21, 2024
Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells
A team led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has identified a new therapeutic approach for combating neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of improved treatme...

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February 21, 2024
Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells

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February 21, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program for an upcoming lecture titled “Drugs from Nature” Thursday, March 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Landmark Centre Building, Suite 100 (25700 Science Park Dr., Beachwood).
Matthew Berti...

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February 20, 2024
Ohio’s medical history includes a rich tapestry of influential scientists, and one name shines as a trailblazer and pioneer in the field of endodontics—Jefferson J. Jones.
In 1967—a time marked by historic milestones in civil rights—Thurgood Marshall secured his place as the first Black justice of t...

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February 20, 2024
Case Western Reserve and University Hospitals solidify partnership on global health initiative
For the past 38 years, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and University Hospitals (UH) have worked closely with a variety of institutions in Uganda to advance medical research and education across a ...

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February 20, 2024
The Cleveland Biomedical Trainee Alliance (CBTA) will host the 2024 Networking Day Wednesday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom.
This event is open to all graduate-, professional- and postdoctoral-level trainees interested in networking with industry an...

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February 19, 2024
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student Nikhil Vasireddi’s research is significantly relevant to his orthopedic surgeon mentors' health and well-being. Vasireddi recently presented research on a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders affecting orthopedic surgeons at the North...